Federal plan targets real-world data for health research: Report

The federal government is looking to expand the use of real-world data in health research and regulation, according to a draft strategy report obtained by Politico. Here are six things to know about the draft strategy report: The draft report, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, outlines…

7 drugs in shortage

Here are seven new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Amphotericin B injection: Leadiant Biosciences has discontinued manufacturing all presentations of its amphotericin B injection, an anti-infective used to treat serious fungal infections. The discontinued strengths are…

Northern Light hospital president to step down

Charlie Therrien, president of Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, will step down Oct. 5. Mr. Therrien also serves as senior vice president of Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health and president of the Northern Light Health Foundation, according to an Aug. 13 health system news release. He has been…

‘The urgency is real’: Oregon hospital taps interim CEO, CFO to lead turnaround

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Ore., is undergoing major leadership and financial restructuring as it aims to recover from a $24 million loss in its most recent fiscal year, which ended June 30. The Bay Area Hospital board of directors appointed Kelly Morgan as interim president and CEO, effective…

Tennessee health system pilots AI program to cut hospital stays

Jackson, Tenn.-based West Tennessee Healthcare is piloting an AI tool at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital to help case managers shorten hospital stays. Dragonfly Navigate, developed by Xsolis, analyzes real-time patient data to predict discharge readiness and appropriate post-hospital placement, such as home, skilled nursing or long-term care. West Tennessee Healthcare…

CommonSpirit names regional president

Matt Brown was appointed president of CommonSpirit Health’s south region, according to an Aug. 15 news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Brown will lead an $8 billion healthcare market spanning Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. “[Mr.] Brown’s appointment follows a highly successful interim period and underscores his proven…

5 hospitals seeking CEOs

Here are five hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker websites and will be updated routinely. The page was last updated on Aug. 18. 1. DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, Texas) 2. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond…

Moffitt CEO: Start with one — cultivating mission-driven leadership in healthcare

A mission-focused culture begins at the top As a young fellow starting out at the National Cancer Institute, I often found myself struggling under the weight of uncertainty and worry. I worried about whether I was making the right calls in my research, whether I was missing something critical or…

FDA flags safety risks in unapproved thyroid drugs

The FDA has issued warnings to manufacturers and distributors of unapproved animal-derived thyroid medications citing concerns over safety, effectiveness and quality. The drugs, often sold under names Armour Thyroid, NP thyroid and Natural Thyroid, are made from dried pig thyroid glands. Although they were used by around 1.5 million Americans…

Eli Lilly pushes back on proposed tariffs

Eli Lilly recently spoke out against proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals, warning they could increase drug costs and restrict patient access. The drugmaker said it has invested more than $50 billion in U.S. manufacturing since 2020, including 10 projects aimed at supplying the domestic market entirely from within the country, according…

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