October 25th Newsletter

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FDA recalls thousands of antidepressant bottles due to cancer-causing chemical - The FDA has issued a recall for 7,107 bottles of 20 mg duloxetine (Cymbalta) delayed-release capsules from Towa Pharmaceutical Europe due to nitrosamine impurity levels exceeding acceptable limits. Link

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Zoom plans new genAI capabilities for healthcare providers - Its telehealth technology will use the Suki artificial intelligence platform to generate clinical notes to help reduce documentation burden. Link

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Talkspace, Wisdo Health join forces to combat loneliness in older adults - The collaboration seeks to expand mental health support for those over 65 by connecting members to trained peers and moderated communities on Wisdo's AI-powered platform, which also provides data on clinical outcomes. When therapy is needed, users can access treatment through Talkspace, using Medicare benefits where available. Link

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Hundreds of Maui and Lanai healthcare workers announce a 3-day strike - The union representing staff at Maui Memorial Medical Center has issued a 10-day notice for a three-day strike starting Monday, Nov. 4, to address rising costs and staff shortages affecting local healthcare. With rent on Maui up 40% this year and workers leaving due to affordability, the strike aims to secure fair wages that allow nurses and healthcare workers to stay and care for the community. Link

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Walmart adds pharmacy to same-day delivery - Walmart has expanded its same-day delivery service to include prescription medications, now available in six states and aiming to reach 49 states by January. Walmart+ members get free pharmacy delivery, while non-members pay a $9.95 fee, with options for delivery within hours or as quickly as 30 minutes. Link

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389 healthcare companies hit by ransomware this year, Microsoft finds - The report, which aggregated information from other reports and data sets, cited a Comparitech analysis showing that the attacks are costly – healthcare organizations lose up to $900,000 per day on downtime alone. Ransomware attacks have surged by 300% since 2015, largely because ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has lowered the barrier for entry for hackers who lack technical expertise, with other ransomware groups finding?safe harbor in Russia. Link

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Cleveland Clinic and Amazon to launch coordinated care - The health system said the partnership with Amazon One Medical will bring new primary care offices to the Cleveland region to improve the patient experience at every touchpoint. Link

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GE HealthCare moves PET/CT scanner production to United States - now manufacturing the all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner at its new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The 100th U.S. install of the Omni Legend system is scheduled to take place near Waukesha at?UW Health Eastpark Medical Center?in Madison, Wisconsin. Link

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CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults - In its latest guidance, released Wednesday, the CDC recommends that adults aged 65 and older, as well as individuals with weakened immune systems, receive a second dose of the updated vaccine six months after their last shot. People who are immunocompromised may require even more doses, depending on their personal health and doctor’s advice. Link

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A visual tour of the HLTH show floor - Link

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RECALLS:

1.??? Green onions recalled due to Salmonella risk.

2.??? Frozen waffles recalled due to listeria risk.

3.??? Dodge, Alfa Romeo cars recalled because brake pedal may collapse.

4.??? Hyundai recalling some Nexo vehicles that may catch fire.

5.??? Albertson recalls meals containing tainted ingredients.

6.??? Toyota recalls nearly 12,000 vehicles for potential tire damage.

7.??? Treehouse expands listeria recall to all frozen waffles and pancakes.