A national trade group representing laboratories filed a lawsuit against the FDA on May 29, arguing the agency’s recent final rule to treat laboratory-developed tests as medical devices exceeds its statutory authority.
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The unhealthiest states for seniors in 2024, per UnitedHealth
Mississippi is the unhealthiest state in the nation for older adults in 2024, according to the United Health Foundation’s 12th annual “America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.”
The healthiest states for seniors in 2024, per UnitedHealth
Utah is the healthiest state in the nation for older adults in 2024, according to the United Health Foundation’s 12th annual “America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.”
Mayo Clinic's union talking points leaked on social media
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic’s internal talking points on unions were leaked on social media as some employees move to unionize, the Rochester Post-Bulletin reported.
Montana system cuts services, reduces workforce by 9%
Billings, Mont.-based RiverStone Health is closing two facilities, reducing other services and cutting nearly 9% of its workforce, KFF Health News reported May 30.
The value of hiring an older worker
In a world of up-and-coming Gen Z and millennial employees hungry to secure a job in the healthcare industry, it’s important to not overlook older generations who can often bring that “older and wiser” work ethic to the table when going through the hir…
Northwell takes a page out of Marvel's book
In an extremely competitive healthcare market, organizations are seeking to connect with their consumers in engaging and relevant ways. That drove Northwell Health to draw inspiration from Disney.
NYU Langone nurse fired after comments about Gaza
New York City-based NYU Langone Health fired a nurse after she gave an acceptance speech for a health system nursing award during which she labeled the conflict in Gaza a “genocide.”
Novo Nordisk races to boost Ozempic, Wegovy production
There are only two places in the world where semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) is made, and Novo Nordisk is racing against time and high demand to increase supply, Bloomberg reported May 30.
Tower Health names chief medical officer of 2 hospitals
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has named Ana Davitt, MD, vice president and chief medical officer of its Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital and Pottstown (Pa.) Hospital, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
