Merck requests EUA for oral antiviral medicine for COVID-19
October 11, 2021 – Merck (Kenilworth, NJ) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics (Miami, FL) announced that Merck has submitted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) application to the…
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OSF HealthCare acquires stake in Kindred hospital, renames it
October 11, 2021 – Kindred Healthcare, LLC and OSF HealthCare have received approval from state regulators to jointly own the Greater Peoria Specialty Hospital (Peoria,…
Is healthcare prepared for a potential twindemic this year?
October 11, 2021 – The beginning of the traditional flu season is upon us, and experts are urging Americans to get their flu shots to prevent further potential strain on hospitals in the coming months. “None…
Covid Report: The U.S. continues progress in Covid battle
October 11, 2021 – Relief from the Covid Delta variant, which began in early September, continued last week. Nonetheless, we have a long battle before…
Medical device makers seek priority amid computer chip shortage
October 8, 2021 – Amid a global shortage of computer chips, medical device makers say they have found their ace card: their products save lives….
Atrium Health set to begin $450M care tower project
October 8, 2021 – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is preparing for construction on its $450 million care tower project. The project was initially slated…
Consolidated Service Centers helped IDNs tackle pandemic response
CSCs emerged long before the pandemic; now their presence is magnified through crisis, supply chain delays October 8, 2021 – Before the pandemic, Consolidated Service…
Pfizer requests FDA approve its Covid-19 vaccine for young children
October 7, 2021 – Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech have submitted a request to the FDA for approval of their Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5…
UPMC recognized as “Most Wired” health system
October 7, 2021 – UPMC was named one of the nation’s “Digital Health Most Wired” health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives…
Mercy names new president and CEO
October 7, 2021 – Mercy (St. Louis, MO) has named Steve Mackin as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2022. Mackin spent nearly 20 years…