The company’s “Cardinal Health”-branded Monoject syringes, released in June 2023, were manufactured by a different contractor and differed slightly in dimensions from the “Covidien”-branded syringes, which could put patients at risk.
The offers on Medicare pricing for 10 specific drugs weren’t made public, but close watchers expect the government will ask for steep cuts to rein in costs.
Lyle McMillin, with radiology IT vendor Hyland, explains trends he sees in the market and a definite shift toward cloud and enterprise imaging to address challenges in the market.
The nonprofit patient-safety organization says the list “reflects our judgment about which risks should be given attention now to help care providers, as well as device manufacturers, prioritize their patient safety efforts.”
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a website breaking down the basics of value-based care. The site is suitable for educating healthcare consumers and professionals alike.
As Congress negotiates reimbursement rates, Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, is urging lawmakers to halt any further payment cuts that could compromise patient care and hospital services nationwide.
The deal aims to resolve concerns over the company's breathing device division after complaints and a controversial recall brought the attention of government watchdogs.