New renderings released of OhioHealth Grant Medical Center's downtown expansion
OhioHealth Corp. could start the second phase of its expansion to downtown's Grant Medical Center as early as next spring. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Carrie Ghose Source Type: news

Govt mulls allowing sale of common medicines in general stores
India's committee, under Atul Goel's leadership, is pioneering the development of guidelines for over-the-counter medicines to improve accessibility. This initiative marks a significant step towards streamlining non-prescription drug regulations. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Complaint filed against Natco Pharma in US by Fresenius Kabi
Natco Pharma faces a legal complaint from Fresenius Kabi in the US District Court regarding the marketing of Diazepam injection prefilled syringe. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC and Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH filed the complaint against Natco Pharma USA LLC (formerly Dash Pharmaceuticals LLC). (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Fujifilm Diosynth layoffs hit North Carolina amid billion-dollar expansion
As it plans a massive expansion in Holly Springs, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies is cutting dozens of jobs in Research Triangle Park. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Zac Ezzone Source Type: news

HCA Midwest unveils $9.3M surgery center in Kansas City
HCA Midwest's $9.3 million Blue River Surgery Center opened earlier in April. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Grace Mayer Source Type: news

Decarbonization and energy efficiency strategies for health care facilities
The health care industry has the highest energy intensity of all publicly-funded buildings, emitting 2.5 times more greenhouse gas emissions than commercial buildings, according to an article by the World Economic Forum. The health care sector ’s emissions footprint is equivalent to roughly 4.4% of the total global net emissions, with the United States, China and the European Union representing 56% of the world’s total health care climate footprint, according to Healthcare Without Harm. … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Scott Drabek Source Type: news

Massachusetts General Hospital to add nearly 100 beds after gaining state approval
After being denied approval to add the beds two years ago, the largest hospital in Massachusetts has gotten the green light from the state to add 94 beds. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news

Rite Aid creditors blast $20M 'jackpot' planned for CEO when chain exits bankruptcy
Jeffrey Stein was named CEO of Rite Aid on the same day the Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in October. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: John George Source Type: news

Health tech company closes new seed round, charts fast growth after relocating to KC
Since the tech company moved to Kansas City last year, it has added new local members to its team and closed a new seed round that will fuel more growth. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Grace Mayer Source Type: news

Norton Healthcare receives $20M donation aimed at Parkinson's disease
The gift is from the estate of Dr. Elizabeth Park Cressman to Norton ’s “Just Imagine” campaign. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Joel Stinnett Source Type: news

Ascension Via Christi union nurses overwhelmingly approve 2-year contract
Union members will average a 14% compensation increase over two years, with some members receiving raises of more than 50% over the length of the contract. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Kirk Seminoff Source Type: news

How to ensure your employees ’ health insurance works for them
More than half of Wisconsin companies offer health insurance to their employees, covering more than 3.1 million residents. If you ’re one of these employers, you’ve felt the pain of skyrocketing health care costs. What was once an attractive, differentiating benefit for your people and job-seekers has become a challenge that is falling short for all. In the last five years, family coverage premiums have increased by 22%, reaching almost $24,000. Employees contribute around 25% and employers… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Brian Marsella Source Type: news

Inova just landed an 8-figure gift from a big-name donor. Here ’s what it's doing with the money.
The Falls Church health system is closing in on a $75 million fundraising target. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Sara Gilgore Source Type: news

MagnaWave moves into new 30,000 square foot headquarters
The office move comes just months after MagnaWave ’s sister company Aura Wellness received FDA clearance. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Joel Stinnett Source Type: news

Doc Manipulated Organ Database? Hospital Board Targeted; Biotech Security Threat?
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Texas Surgeon Accused of Making Transplant Patients Ineligible for Care Officials are investigating... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news