As of September, there were 284,626 licensed nurse practitioners practicing in the U.S., though NP availability per capita varies significantly across states.
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FDA warns of injury risk with catheter system
The FDA issued a warning regarding the Rotarex Atherectomy System, a device used to break up and remove the thrombus from peripheral arteries.
Could AI replace heart catheterization? 4 things to know
An AI-powered neural network, or deep machine learning model, may be as effective as catheterization at monitoring heart health, according to a study published Jan. 7 in Communications Medicine.
Massachusetts hospitals face 'perilous' dual crisis
Over the past year, Massachusetts has been facing a growing healthcare crisis as hospitals across the state grapple with widespread financial challenges, leading to closures and layoffs. The situation has been further exacerbated by Dallas-based Stewar…
Bristol Myers Squibb to reduce costs by $2B
Bristol Myers Squibb will cut $2 billion in costs by the end of 2027, a move aimed at long-term growth as the company prepares for patent expirations on key treatments, CNBC reported Feb. 6.
7 things to know from the International Stroke Conference
Flossing was associated with a 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s annual International Stroke Conf…
4 pharmacists sentenced to prison in $13M fraud scheme
Four pharmacy owners have been sentenced for their involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan out of more than $13 million.
What's driving Banner Health's length-of-stay wins
Phoenix-based Banner Health has achieved significant length-of-stay improvements in recent years.
Georgia system opens $566M tower
Northeast Georgia Health System has started treating patients in the new $566 million Green Tower at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
MultiCare cuts $2.5M in unnecessary healthcare costs
Wasteful medical care — such as repetitive lab tests and expensive medications with cheaper alternatives — costs the U.S. between $600 billion and $1.9 trillion annually, research shows.
