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Cedars-Sinai bars OB-GYN amid misconduct complaints

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 4:08 PM
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Cedars-Sinai has terminated an OB-GYN's medical staff membership and clinical privileges after allegations surfaced regarding the physician's behavior toward patients, the Los Angeles-based health system confirmed in a statement to Becker's.

Cancer drugs: 4 updates to know

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:51 PM
Description

As pharmaceutical innovation for oncology care continues to grow, here are four updates to know:

CHS to buy 10 Arizona urgent care centers

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 2:52 PM
Description

Tucson, Ariz.-based Northwest Urgent Care, a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 10 urgent care centers in the state from Carbon Health, Carbon Health, a primary and urgent care provider headquartered

California considers PBM regulations

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 2:45 PM
Description

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon decide whether to enact new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an attempt to address rising prescription drug costs, the Los Angeles Times reported Sept. 16. 

Can mammograms help identify heart disease?

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 1:44 PM
Description

Mammography can be used to identify a key indicator for heart disease in women, according to a study presented at the Menopause Society's annual meeting. 

Can only well-resourced health systems afford AI?

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 10:15 AM
Description

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, a critical question arises: can only well-resourced health systems afford this technology?

Close contact of Missouri bird flu patient developed symptoms: CDC

Date
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 9:47 AM
Description

A household contact of a Missouri patient who contracted bird flu also became ill on the same day, the CDC said in its weekly update on the H5N1 outbreak among dairy cows and poultry across the U.S. The development has raised public health experts'