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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

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Mary Dzhuryan is a class of 2026 PharmD candidate at the USC Alfred E. Mehrnaz Razavi Vakhshoori is a class of 2026 PharmD candidate at the USC Alfred E. The recent application was granted both priority review and orphan drug designation. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Los Angeles.

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NHC Submits Comments on CMS FY 2026 IPPS and LTCH PPS Proposed Rule

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Market Basket and Payment Rate Updates Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Operating and Capital Payment Rate Updates The NHC is concerned about whether CMS’ proposed 2.4 CMS’ proposed transitional relief for FY 2026—a one-time payment adjustment for hospitals facing wage index reductions greater than 9.75

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51 healthcare leaders’ takes on doing more with less

Beckers Hospital Review

Rising costs and stagnant reimbursement rates have made inpatient care especially challenging, requiring smarter, leaner models to sustain excellence. Over the last 18 months, we have expanded our virtual nursing program to 12 hospitals and more than three dozen inpatient units across our organization.

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CMS pitches 2.4% outpatient pay bump for hospitals in 2026: 5 things to know

Beckers Hospital Review

CMS has released its Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule for 2026, which would raise Medicare outpatient payment rates next year. pay increase for ambulatory surgery centers in 2026. Inpatient-only list. However, CMS now plans to up the pay cut to 2% in 2026, shortening the repayment timeline to 2031.

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207 community hospital presidents and CEOs to know | 2025

Beckers Hospital Review

During the Covid-19 pandemic, he served as incident commander and interim president for the hospital, leading the creation of Maryland’s only inpatient Covid-19 behavioral health unit. The 7,400-square-foot facility, set to open in 2026, will expand access to advanced oncology treatments while creating new jobs in the region.

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CMS pitches 2026 physician pay plan with 2 conversion factors: 8 things to know

Beckers Hospital Review

CMS on July 14 released its annual proposed changes to the physician fee schedule for 2026, which will see two separate conversion factors apply, as required by statute. For 2026, CMS proposed that the QP conversion factor will increase by 0.75%, and the non-QP factor will increase by 0.25%. Eight things to know: 1.

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57 hospital and health system CXOs to know | 2025

Beckers Hospital Review

She oversees a wide-ranging portfolio, spanning advocacy, volunteer services, interpreting, integrative care and inpatient logistics, helping to unite clinical and non-clinical teams in human-centered care provision. Sweeney began her career in nursing 25 years ago as an ICU nurse at Roswell Park.

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