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CVS Health invests $100M into hybrid healthcare company

CVS Health Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm for the retail pharmacy giant, has invested $100 million into Carbon Health, a “hybrid” primary care services provider.

 

COVID-19’s impact on cardiovascular health mostly felt in the first 30 days

The new study, published in PLOS ONE, included registry data from nearly 4,500 patients. While COVID-19 patients faced a heightened risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes early on, many of those risks faded after approximately one month. 

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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).

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Cardiologist pays nearly $1M to resolve allegations of ‘elaborate and extensive’ kickback scheme

The Kentucky physician fought back against the allegations, but his attorney's arguments were not effective enough to sway the judge. 

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.