New York City, NY

Columbus, OH

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health reported $30.1 million in operating income (0.9% margin), a more than $123 million improvement on the $92.9 million operating loss (-3.1% margin) posted in the second quarter of 2023. Five things to know:. 1. Second-quarter revenue for the 49-hospital system increased 8.7% year over year...

Bon Secours Mercy Health rebounds with $30M operating gain in Q2

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

A federal lawmaker investigating pharmacy benefit managers is accusing top executives from CVS Health, Cigna Group and UnitedHealth Group of making false statements during a committee hearing in July. On Aug. 28, Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, called on three PBM executives "to...

Lawmaker accuses CVS, Cigna, UnitedHealth execs of making false statement to Congress

The FDA approved afamitresgene autoleucel, or afami-cel (Tecelra), as the first T-cell receptor therapy for cancer. Afami-cel is made by collecting a patient's T-cells, genetically modifying them and infusing them back into the patient, according to an Aug. 27 National Cancer Institute news release. The treatment has been approved for people with metastatic synovial sarcoma who have been treated with chemotherapy and whose tumors are positive for the presence of MAGE-A4 and a certain HLA proteins.

FDA approves 1st T-cell receptor therapy for cancer

Carson City, NV

Signs of tensions between Carson Tahoe Health and UnitedHealthcare have been apparent for a while. In November 2023, the Carson City, Nev.-based health system alerted the community that it would terminate its contract with the nation's largest health insurer, a move estimated to affect up to 13,000 people. "This has...

'One of the worst situations a CFO can be in': Inside a system's split with UnitedHealth

President Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot in 2016, when he was serving as vice president in the Obama administration. President Biden reignited the initiative in 2022, setting a goal to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% in the next 25 years. To support those efforts, the administration has...

4 Biden Cancer Moonshot updates

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

GLP-1s reduced mortality and complications from cardiovascular events, according to a study published Aug. 22 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism: A Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Researchers from Taiwan analyzed data from more than 3 million patients with obesity in the TriNetX Global Network between Jan. 1, 2016 and March...

GLP-1s reduce cardiovascular mortality: Study

Physicians are increasingly comfortable prescribing weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound as new potential uses emerge, but cost and access challenges remain persistent hurdles. Six updates on weight loss drugs:. 1. Eli Lilly is now selling single-dose vials of Zepbound for about half of its usual monthly list...

6 updates on weight loss drugs

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacies is speaking out against Johnson & Johnson's plan to drop upfront discounts for some 340B drugs. The drugmaker notified disproportionate share hospitals Aug. 23 of a new rebate system for its blood thinner Xarelto and anti-inflammatory drug Stelara. The change, set to take effect Oct. 15, would require hospitals to buy the drugs at commercial prices and then submit data via Beacon's claims portal to qualify for a rebate.

Pharmacists slam J&J's plan to end upfront 340B discounts

West Orange, NJ

Ann Szapor, BSN, RN, is joining RWJBarnabas Health after serving as the chief nursing officer of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston since 2017. Ms. Szapor is now the CNO of Long Branch, N.J.-based Monmouth Medical Center, which is part of West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas. Monmouth announced the appointment Aug. 22. Previously, she was the CNO of Ocala (Fla.) Regional Medical Center, which is part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.

RWJBarnabas hospital names CNO

Albany, GA

Becker's reported on three health systems naming new revenue cycle leaders in August:. 1. Albany, Ga.-based Phoebe Putney Health System named Jacob Collins vice president of revenue cycle. 2. Fayetteville, Ark.-based Washington Regional Medical System named Richard Cina vice president of revenue cycle. 3. St. Louis-based Ascension named Alex Garrison...

3 health system revenue cycle exec moves in August

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

New York State

A major change will be coming to high school lacrosse in New York in 2025. New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas announced a new change to high school lacrosse, on Monday. According to a post on “X,” Zayas shared that New York State will be the first to implement an experimental shot clock for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse.

NYSPHSAA to add shot clock in lacrosse in 2025

Solon, OH

Cardinal Health is replacing its distribution center in Solon, Ohio, with a 30% larger facility in a nearby city. Construction is underway for the new distribution center that spans nearly 249,000 square feet, according to an Aug. 21 news release announcing the project. "The larger building and its operations will...

Cardinal Health to build distribution center in Ohio

101.5 The BUZZ

Dame Dash reportedly owes New York State $8.7 million in back taxes and penalties, and the state's taxation department has filed a motion in federal court seeking those monies at the auction of his Roc-A-Fella Records share next week.
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Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes

Charleston, SC

Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health has a new AI agent named "Emily." Emily helps answer calls in the health systems patient access center, according to an Aug. 28 news release from MUSC Health. The AI agent, powered by SoundHound AI, can also help patients manage their appointments and get answers to nonclinical questions.

Meet MUSC Health's AI 'agent'

Bradenton, FL

Andy Guz has been named CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., effective Sept. 15, according to an Aug. 27 news release. Mr. Guz has served as CEO of Lakewood Ranch (Fla.) Medical Center since 2016. Under Mr. Guz's leadership, the hospital created its first freestanding emergency department in Fruitville, Fla., and completed a $3 million renovation of its women's center.

Florida hospital appoints CEO

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

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Montefiore back in black in 1st half of 2024

New York City-based Montefiore Health System reported operating income of $32.3 million (0.8% margin) in the first half of 2024, up from an operating loss of...

Montefiore back in black in 1st half of 2024

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