Paige Twenter

Novo Nordisk, the Denmark-based manufacturer of Ozempic, said Sept. 10 it plans to reduce approximately 9,000 of its 78,400 global roles.  The drugmaker said in a news release the workforce reductions will save 8 billion Danish Krone, or about $1 billion, by the end of 2026. Around 5,000 of the…

DHL Supply Chain is acquiring SDS Rx, a U.S.-based provider of final-mile delivery and specialized transportation services for long-term care and specialty pharmacies, radiopharmacies and health system networks.  The deal will expand DHL’s healthcare logistics capabilities, especially in time-critical and same-day delivery services for life sciences and healthcare sectors, according…

The Trump administration is weighing the imposition of severe restrictions on medicines from China that, if enacted, could sow “chaos” in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, especially generics, The New York Times reported Sept. 10.  At the center of the proposed crackdown is a draft executive order that would block U.S.…

University Hospitals in Cleveland is teaming up with generative AI company Hippocratic AI to deploy conversational agents aimed at improving patient support and clinical workflows. The partnership, announced in a Sept. 10 news release, will focus on using Hippocratic AI’s voice-based agents to expand patient engagement and close care gaps,…

Healthcare executives today face a rapidly evolving policy and economic environment, marked by reimbursement reforms, research funding cuts, and inflationary pressures. As health systems prepare for the next 12 to 18 months, leaders are weighing difficult trade-offs while seeking innovative ways to sustain operations and deliver high-quality care. In a…

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health has appointed two leaders, a COO and an associate COO, as part of a strategic operational realignment, according to a Sept. 10 news release shared with Becker’s. Dan Roth, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical and community division operations officer, will succeed Ben Carter as…

Between 2010 and 2019, incidence rates of 14 cancers increased among individuals younger than 50, with “concerning increases” reported in colorectal and uterine cancer mortality. While the statistics may raise alarm, one oncology expert is encouraging healthcare leaders to understand the full picture. Mary Gemignani, MD, is chief of the…

Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health has appointed Eric Schuck, MD, as chief medical officer for the system’s North and East markets.  Dr. Schuck will lead teams at Burlington, N.C.-based Alamance Regional Medical Center and Reidsville-based Annie Penn Hospital, according to a Sept. 8 news release from the health system. An Air…

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a funding bill for 2026 that would allocate $108 billion to HHS, a 6% decrease from its 2025 enacted level.  Five things to know:  1. The spending bill would appropriate $7.5 billion for the CDC, an 18.9% cut from 2025. 2. The National Institutes of…

Berlin, N.H.-based North Country Healthcare is outsourcing some of its revenue cycle management functions, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.  While some positions will be affected, many patient-facing and oversight roles will remain within the system, the spokesperson said Sept. 9.  The system selected Hartzler Healthcare as its outsourcing partner, the…