Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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US healthcare job openings decrease
U.S. job openings hit 8.5 million in March of 2024, the lowest level of openings since March of 2021. -
9 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents
Nine hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. -
Novant Health plans cancer-focused hospital
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is looking to build a 26-bed, cancer-focused hospital.
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Health systems vs. payers and the consolidation debate
The largest health systems, on average, have far less market share than the top three payers in each state, despite concerns from policymakers and the public, according to a report published May 1 by the Association of American Colleges Research and Action Institute. -
Vermont hospital sees 800% increase in blood infection cases
University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington saw an 814% increase in blood infections, and the increase coincides with the arrival of xylazine as an illicit drug, according to a CDC report. -
Disruptors are retreating from healthcare
Several major players in the healthcare industry — Walmart, Optum and Walgreens' VillageMD — are closing or scaling back their healthcare services in 2024. -
Patient experience on the upswing, Leapfrog data suggests
Patient experience measures are showing early signs of rebounding after falling dramatically amid the pandemic, according to an analysis from The Leapfrog Group.
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FTC cracks down on drug patents
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 10 drugmakers April 30 warning them that hundreds of patent listings for 20 drugs are invalid. The agency said "junk" listings keep drug prices high by stalling generic competition. -
HHS' final rule to combat disability discrimination: What healthcare leaders should know
HHS finalized a rule May 1 that updates protections against disability discrimination in healthcare. -
Amazon pharmacy home delivery services to expand to more cities
Amazon's first-quarter earnings increased 225% in 2024 compared to last year, and the company listed its pharmacy services as one of its recent wins. -
Wisconsin hospital pauses labor and delivery services
Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake (Wis.), a regional hospital of Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, said it will temporarily pause labor and delivery services beginning May 1 due to limited staffing.
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McLaren Health hospital names new president, CEO
Tracey Franovich, RN, has been named president and CEO of Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital, part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health, effective May 5. -
Patient fires gun at Detroit hospital employee, shoots self: Police
A patient fired a gun at an employee at Detroit-based DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital before turning the gun on himself, Fox2 reported April 28. -
Task force lowers breast cancer screening age to 40
Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer every other year, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. -
Medline to acquire surgical products business
Medline is planning to scoop up Ecolab, a global surgical solutions and medical product company. -
CDC: Hospitals no longer required to report COVID-19 data
The CDC has announced that starting May 1, hospitals are no longer required to report COVID-19 hospital admissions, hospital capacity or hospital occupancy data. -
Will WHO's airborne transmission update influence CDC's mask rules?
The World Health Organization updated its classification of airborne diseases last month in a move expected to influence infection control policies globally. However, it's unclear whether the CDC will consider these changes in its final masking guidelines for healthcare facilities, KFF Health News reported May 1. -
J&J to resolve most cancer talc claims for $6.5B
Johnson & Johnson plans to settle 99.75% of claims alleging its talc-based baby powder products led to ovarian cancer, the company said May 1. -
Why Epic trimmed its noncompete list
Epic says it winnowed its noncompete list to a "few dozen" health IT companies after leadership realized how large the index had grown. -
Top 50 cities for startups
San Francisco and New York City top the list of the best cities for startups, according to PitchBook.
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