A New Brunswick, N.J.-based Rutgers Health study found blood pressure medications more than double the risk of bone fractures in nursing home residents.
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Compatibility issues found with autoinjectors, FDA says
The FDA is warning healthcare professionals about compatibility issues between autoinjectors and glatiramer acetate injections, which are approved to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
CDC warns of mpox resurgence
The CDC is warning of a possible mpox resurgence after a deadlier version of the infection has “ravaged” the Democratic Republic of Congo, The New York Times reported May 16.
UHS exec sells $130K of stock
Warren Nimetz, a director at King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, sold 725 shares of the company’s stock on May 16, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
House subcommittee passes hospital-at-home, telehealth extension
A U.S. House subcommittee passed legislation that would extend telehealth flexibilities for two years and the hospital-at-home program for five.
OSF HealthCare names 4 new leaders
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has appointed four new leaders.
Maryland system to raise minimum wage to $20 per hour
Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health will raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour over the next two years.
The No. 1 organic growth opportunity on hospitals' horizon
A significant organic growth opportunity is on the horizon for health systems, and it’s one that all healthcare stakeholders must embrace: an aging and retiring baby boomer generation.
Scammers send fake MyChart messages
Scammers have been trying to trick patients into giving up personal information by sending fake MyChart messages.
Epic increases hospital market share lead
Epic was the only EHR vendor to experience a net market share increase in 2023, according to a May 17 KLAS Research report.
