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NYC’s Mt. Sinai nurses strike

New York City nurses went on strike on Jan. 9 after contract negotiations between workers and two major hospitals collapsed over the weekend.

FDA approves new Alzheimer’s disease drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, Leqembi (lecanemab).

NIH launches at-home COVID-19 test and virtual treatment program

A new at-home testing and treatment program for COVID-19 is on its way to selected communities.

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Hospital margins saw minor improvements at end of 2022

Hospitals faced tough operating conditions in 2022, with many dealing with negative margins and billions of dollars in losses. However, margins saw a slight improvement just before the end of the year, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman Hall.

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Industry group pushes for cannabis screenings in surgery

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA Pain Medicine) has released new guidelines surrounding cannabis use in relation to surgery, advocating for all patients undergoing procedures with anesthesia to be screened for cannabis use.

 

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Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment jumps 18% over last year

What's behind the jump in Affordable Care Act enrollment? HHS comments on this year's 18% jump. #ACA

Physicians are working fewer hours—unless they are mothers

Physicians are working fewer hours, with the average hours worked per week by physicians falling 7.6% between 2001 and 2021. However, physicians who are mothers are not seeing the same relief.

Tripledemic shortages: Walgreens, CVS limit sale of children’s medications

A wave of infections across the United States has led to a run on certain over-the-counter medications, and some retailers are limiting purchases to deal with the seasonal demand.

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The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.