The head of the FDA defends the importance of drug effectiveness | The Washington Post
Califf strongly defended the FDA's requirement that a drug must be shown to be effective for approval. Jim O'Neill, an associate of PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel who has been mentioned as a possible successor to Califf in the Trump administration, has suggested that the agency require only safety testing for approval.
Healthcare organizations lag in digital marketing for cybersecurity strategies, study finds | Healthcare IT News
Hospital executives are investigating new marketing automation channels, such as real-time computer buying, geo-fencing, text messaging and dark posts on social media, according to a new study.
How one patient’s critical illness can affect entire hospital ward | Healthcare Business & Technology
When looking at patient outcomes, it’s key to consider all areas that could negatively affect patient recovery, including those from unexpected sources. New research shows a surprising factor may play a role in medical setbacks for patients: witnessing other patients get worse in the hospital.
Fitch Affirms Community Health Systems at 'B'; Outlook Negative | Reuters
Fitch Ratings has removed the ratings of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) from Rating Watch Evolving and has affirmed the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B'. The Rating Outlook is Negative. The ratings apply to $15.5 billion of debt outstanding at Sept. 30, 2016.
