Vutrisiran, a new drug made by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to treat ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, reduced the risk of death by 36% in patients, the drugmaker announced June 24.
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Duke Health launches cardiology AI testing lab
The healthcare field is facing a deluge of potential artificial intelligence products, and Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health has opened an AI testing lab to determine which products are the most effective for heart care.
Baylor St. Luke's to pay $15M to settle concurrent heart surgery allegations
Houston-based Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine and Surgical Associates of Texas have jointly agreed to pay $15 million to resolve claims they billed for concurrent heart surgeries that violated CMS teaching physician and inf…
Interim CEO, CFO exit Wyoming hospital
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, Wyo., recently announced the departures of two top executives.
Mercy hospital names finance director
St. Louis-based Mercy has named Scott Martinez executive director of finance for Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Mo., he said in a June 24 LinkedIn post.
OHSU layoffs projected to affect 2.5% of workforce
A recent presentation at a Public Finance and Audit Committee meeting provided details about Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, including its plans to lay off at least 500 employees as part of ongo…
A weekly huddle that reduces patient harm at 1 hospital
In January, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly (Conn.) established a weekly huddle between nurse leaders and other departments to help improve communication and reduce potential harm.
Envision adds to leadership team
Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision appointed former Pediatrix leader Dominic Andreano as general counsel.
UT Health East Texas adds virtual nursing
UT Health East Texas launched its virtual nursing program in partnership with care.ai June 24, according to a hospital news release.
Why 3 CFOs are excited about the 2nd half of 2024
From finalizing designs for a new hospital to affiliating with a mental health organization, here are what three health system CFOs told Becker’s they are looking forward to in the second half of 2024.
