November 7, 2024- Levels of 'walking pneumonia,' a lung infection, have been rising at a rate 10 times greater than at this time last year, according to the Wall Street Journal and the CDC. The CDC issued a report alerting the American public to the 2024 rise in cases. The CDC stated that respiratory infections caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae have … [Read more...]

November 7, 2024- A recent report titled “U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Center Market” Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2031, by Coherent Market Insights, offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, which comprises insights on the market analysis. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, and contemporary advancements in the … [Read more...]

November 7, 2024- The Board of Directors of BD has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.04 per common share, an increase of 9.5% from the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2024 to holders of record on December 9, 2024. The indicated annual dividend rate for fiscal year 2025 is $4.16 per share. "This is the … [Read more...]

November 6, 2024- CVS Health announced two key leadership appointments as it continues the push to improve its financial performance, according to Fierce Healthcare. Steve Nelson will join the company as president of Aetna. Nelson most recently was the CEO of primary care company ChenMed and is the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest insurer in the U.S. He also held … [Read more...]

November 6, 2024 More than 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, yet misconceptions continue to create barriers to early diagnosis and care, according to Dynarex. These myths can delay action, foster stigma, and leave those affected isolated, limiting the support they receive from loved ones. November marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — a time to challenge … [Read more...]

November 6, 2024- Owens & Minor reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Consolidated revenue of $2.7 billion in the third quarter, representing year-over-year growth of 5%. GAAP Net loss of $(13) million or $(0.17) per share, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.42 in the third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $142 million in the third … [Read more...]

November 6, 2024- The American Hospital Association recently released a statement on the CY 2025 OPPS Final Rule, stating "Medicare's sustained and substantial underpayment of hospitals has stretched for almost two decades, and the November 1 final outpatient rule only worsens this chronic problem. The agency's final increase of less than 3% for outpatient hospital … [Read more...]

November 6, 2024- The Birthplace at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Carilion New River Valley Hospital now offer CertaScan, a modern process for identifying infants in a hospital setting. Instead of ink, this system provides a digital image of newborn footprints, secure storage, security photos and the mom’s index fingerprint. CertaScan offers a higher standard than … [Read more...]

November 5, 2024- The 2024 guideline for cardiovascular management of adults undergoing noncardiac surgery reflects a decade of updates and new evidence since the guideline’s last release in 2014. The guideline targets the many disciplines of health care professionals who care for people undergoing surgery that requires general or regional anesthesia and who have known or … [Read more...]

November 5, 2024- Cepheid announced that The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed Xpert Mpox under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure. The EUL process assesses the quality, safety, and performance of essential health products, such as diagnostic tests, to guide procurement agencies and WHO Member States in making informed decisions for time-limited emergency … [Read more...]