The FDA is building a postmarket surveillance program for medical devices. The agency will look for medical device-related safety issues reported in EHRs, billing claims and pharmacy data, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report released Aug. 15. The program will begin surveillance of two medical devices by December,...

FDA to create medical device surveillance program

Epic Systems said Friday that its goal is to have its customers live on a government-backed medical records exchange network called TEFCA by 2025. TEFCA launched in December and aims to establish the legal and technical requirements for sharing patients data across hospitals and clinics. By committing to TEFCA, Epic...

Epic Systems is pushing hospital customers to use new federal network for sharing medical records

The FDA signed off on updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. The new shots target the KP.2 strain and are expected to be available at pharmacies, hospitals and clinics within a few days, the drugmakers said. The updated shots were approved for those 12 and older and received...

FDA clears new COVID shots: 3 notes

The Food and Drug Administration is defending the record of Jeff Shuren, former director of the agency’s medical device center, after The New York Times reported on how his role intersected with his wife’s work as legal counsel for medtech companies. Shuren’s wife, Allison Shuren, is co-chair of...

FDA defends Shuren’s tenure after report raises ethics concerns

Warren, OH

Dallas-based Steward Health Care's closure plans for Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, will result in 944 employees being laid off, according to WARN notices filed Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Six "satellite facilities" in Ohio will also be shut down as part of...

Steward to lay off 944 in Ohio amid hospital closures

Crystal River, FL

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Akeena

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

The relentless evolution of digital landscapes, and the growth of the hybrid workforce, coupled with increasingly sophisticated threat actors, presents unprecedented challenges for organizations worldwide. To maintain a robust defense posture, it’s imperative to try and anticipate the trajectory of cyber threats. This article delves into what I believe to be the top three cybersecurity trends that will shape the industry in 2025.

3 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Johnson & Johnson plans to scoop V-Wave, a heart failure devicemaker, for up to $1.7 billion by the end of 2024. The acquisition will have a $600 million upfront payment and up to another $1.1 billion pending regulatory and commercial milestones, according to an Aug. 20 J&J news release. V-Wave...

J&J to buy heart failure devicemaker

Cedar Park, TX

Below are six hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking COOs. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Job listings were compiled from job-seeker websites. 2. MountainView Regional Medical Center (Las Cruces, N.M.) 3. Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita (Ariz.) 4. ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) 5. South Baldwin Regional Medical...

6 hospitals seeking COOs

Tony Roma’s has appointed interim CEO Mohaimina 'Mina' Haque to the permanent post the company said Thursday in a press release. Haque was appointed interim CEO in June and was already focused on strategies to attract more customers, redefine the company’s Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance initiatives and prepare the company for future growth, according to the press release.

Tony Roma’s names permanent CEO

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

(PRESS RELEASE) ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Vision Council released a new Provider inSights report, a semi-annual research study exploring eyecare provider sentiments related to daily operations of their practices, the eyecare industry, and the American economy. Compared to previous years, eyecare providers are reporting substantial decreases across all areas of their practices’ performance – including revenue, staff retention, and patient acquisition and retention.

Eyecare Providers Report Decreases Across All Areas of Practice Performance, According to New Research from The Vision Council

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Creve Coeur, MO

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The co-owner of a health care company was sentenced to 20 months in prison and fined $100,000 for submitting $3.8 million in fraudulent claims to government health care benefit organizations.
                Carlos Himpler, 44, plead guilty earlier this year to a felony conspiracy charge and was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Sarah Pitlyk. Dr. Franco Sicuro, Himpler’s partner and co-defendant, pleaded guilty in November 2022 and agreed to forfeit $3.1 million in assets.
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Owner of Missouri medical testing lab sentenced for $4 million in federal fraud

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Hawaii State

In vibrant and picturesque Oahu, Hawaii, Jon Launer, CEO of 808Wraps, is making significant strides in the vehicle wrap industry. With a keen eye on market trends and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Launer has positioned 808Wraps as a pioneering force, particularly with its recent high-profile project of wrapping a Tesla Cybertruck using Canon UVgel technology.

808Wraps Revolutionizes Vehicle Wraps in Hawaii with Canon UVgel Technology

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

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Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times

Jeffrey Shuren, MD, retired as director of the FDA's medical device division in July. Now, his ties to the industry are being questioned. Dr. Shuren's wife,...

Former FDA medical device director's industry ties scrutinized: New York Times

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