Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Ozempic linked to rare condition that causes blindness, study suggests
A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be at higher risk of an eye condition that can cause blindness. However, study authors and experts told NBC News the findings only show an association, and that additional research is needed to confirm a causal link. -
Federal court stalls FTC's noncompete ban
A federal court in Texas has approved a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission's sweeping noncompete ban, which, if implemented, would have seismic effects on the healthcare industry and the U.S. economy more broadly. -
Viewpoint: The pediatrician pipeline is shrinking
Fewer medical school students are entering pediatric residencies after graduation, marking a troubling trend that could exacerbate the current shortage of pediatricians, Aaron Carroll, MD, wrote in a July 1 op-ed for The New York Times.
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Biden directs hospitals to perform emergency abortions: 4 EMTALA updates
The Biden administration sent a letter to hospitals July 2, reaffirming they have a "legal duty" under federal law to ensure all patients with emergency medical conditions are offered stabilizing treatment, including abortion when deemed necessary. -
How IU Health is restructuring physician contracts without noncompetes
IU Health's recent move to cut noncompete clauses from all contracts with practicing primary care providers on Dec. 15 is a decision that the Indianapolis-based health system believes will help not only remove healthcare barriers but improve patient outcomes. -
5 states where COVID ED visits are rising fastest
The FLiRT variants of COVID-19 are gaining momentum, with emergency department visits diagnosed as COVID went up 23.3% from the week prior, building up to an anticipated "summer wave" across multiple states, especially in the South, CDC data shows. -
10 recent healthcare industry lawsuit, settlements
Chevron deference ruling to two health plans filing a proposed class action lawsuit against Hartford HealthCare, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker's reported since June 26:
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MultiCare charging for MyChart messages
On July 1, MultiCare implemented fees for MyChart messages, joining a growing number of health systems aiming to manage the increasing volume of patient communications. -
EHRs in 10 years: What will be possible?
Health systems spend millions of dollars in EHRs and applications to leverage the platform's full potential. As companies add artificial intelligence, ambient listening and more, what will EHRs be able to do a decade from today? -
27 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker's this year: -
13 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker's this year:
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CMS taps 1st states for AHEAD model
Connecticut, Maryland, and Vermont will be the first states to participate in CMS's new population health-focused payment model aimed at addressing chronic disease, behavioral health and overall improvement of care management for states' populations. -
16 profitable health systems in Q1
Four of the largest for-profit health systems saw operating margins improve year over year for the first quarter, but margins remain volatile for much of the nonprofit hospital sector. -
Anesthesiologists sue New York hospital for $21M
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh, N.Y., is facing a $21 million lawsuit filed by an anesthesiologist group that claims the hospital breached an exclusive contract to use the group's physicians for its anesthesia services, the Westfair Business Journal reported July 3. -
How NYU Langone's bariatric surgery chief is thinking about the first GLP-1 generic
The world of GLP-1s is quickly evolving with new clinical research, insurance coverage decisions, and emerging products on the market. -
Methodist Healthcare System taps new COO for Texas hospital
Carson Smith was tapped as COO of Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, part of Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, effective Aug. 5. -
3 systems spend thousands on data breach settlements
Several health systems have faced financial repercussions in the wake of data breaches and cyberattacks. Here is how much three health systems are paying to settle lawsuits and alleged violations, per agreements reached this year: -
Memorial Hermann seeing early success with Epic investment
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is seeing early successes with its Epic EHR investment. -
Researchers explore fighting COVID-19 with a cancer drug
An enzyme known as PI3K gamma may be able to reduce organ and tissue damage in patients who have COVID-19 or drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, researchers at the University of California San Diego found. -
FedEx gains $500M in healthcare shipping agreements
FedEx has secured more than $500 million in quality healthcare agreements in fiscal 2024, the company said during a June earnings call.
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