Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is working with a company called The Precisionists to give “neurodiverse” individuals an opportunity to work in information technology, the Delaware Business Times reported May 28.
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Employer commitments to well-being programs hold steady: Survey
Many large employers plan to maintain funding for well-being programs, with some planning to broaden their well-being strategy to address social determinants of health in the coming years, according to new findings from a survey of 160 organizations.&n…
Michigan hospitals fill 61,000 jobs in 1 year
The second annual Michigan Health & Hospital Association member workforce survey, published May 29, found that hospital recruitment, retention and training efforts last year helped fill 61,000 total positions, including hiring more than 13,000 nurses.
Cincinnati Children's invests $60M in gene, cell therapy center
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital announced May 29 that it will put $60 million toward establishing a new 111,000-square-foot applied gene and cell therapy center in Sharonville, Ohio.
FDA approves interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris
The FDA has approved Bkemv as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris to treat certain rare diseases.
Massachusetts system to exit bankruptcy
Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare on May 28 filed papers to emerge from bankruptcy, almost eight months after filing for Chapter 11 protection.
Tumors shrink for 62% of patients in Merck study
In a phase 2/3 trial investigating the efficacy of Keytruda with two chemotherapies, tumors shrank among 3 in 5 patients with pleural mesothelioma, Merck said May 29.
Allina Health names new CFO
Doug Watson has been named CFO of Minneapolis-based Allina Health after serving as the system’s interim finance executive since January.
Vermont hospital names chief nursing officer
Jackie Ethier, DNP, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital.
Texas system names new CEO
Edward Banos has been named president and CEO of San Antonio, Texas-based University Health, effective July 1, after a unanimous vote from the Bexar County Hospital District Board of Managers.
