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The Nebraska Medicine board has launched an informational website to oppose the University of Nebraska's plan to buy out its 50% stake, amid a broader dispute over governance and control, with the NU Board of Regents considering an $800 million purchase that could centralize ownership and impact healthcare delivery in Nebraska.
Nebraska Medicine's independent board opposes the Nebraska Board of Regents' plan to spend nearly $1 billion to take over the hospital, citing concerns over loss of autonomy, misallocation of funds, and potential negative impacts on healthcare quality and recruitment. The hospital emphasizes its successful partnership model and warns that the proposed takeover could undermine medical decision-making and limit future investments.
Clarkson Regional Health Services is offering the University of Nebraska system $800 million to buy out its share of Nebraska Medicine and related properties, aiming to consolidate governance and strengthen local healthcare, despite opposition from Nebraska Medicine's board and concerns over funding and state control.
Nebraska Medicine has introduced a new heart procedure called pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition where the heart beats irregularly. This procedure, approved by the FDA in December 2023, uses a hydrating electrical field to denature the tissue and make it electrically inactive, without the risks associated with thermal energy. Dr. Jason Payne, a cardiologist at Nebraska Medicine, highlights the safety and efficiency of this procedure, which allows patients to be discharged within a few hours and experience a quick return to normalcy. With the rising number of Nebraskans being diagnosed with AFib, the hospital aims to meet the demand for this procedure in a faster and safer manner.
A lawsuit has been filed against the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine, alleging negligence and lack of informed consent, after a 16-year-old trans male had both breasts removed in 2018. The lawsuit claims that medical personnel did not explore alternative treatments and rushed the patient into surgery. It also alleges that the doctors used misleading descriptions, violated consumer protection laws, and breached the standard of care. The lawsuit seeks damages based on evidence of negligence and lack of informed consent. The patient, who no longer identifies as male, claims to have been influenced by social media and suffered from psychosocial comorbidities.
Syphilis cases in Douglas County have reached a record high, while a shortage of penicillin, specifically the children's formulation of Bicillin, used to treat syphilis, is looming. The Douglas County Health Department and Nebraska Medicine are grappling with the shortage, which is not a new issue. The national supply chain for drugs, including antibiotics, cancer medications, and ADHD treatments, is vulnerable due to supply chain problems, production delays, increased demand, and natural disasters. Experts suggest bringing drug manufacturing operations to the United States and enforcing shortage prevention requirements to alleviate the situation. In the meantime, alternative drugs approved in European countries may be used if the supply runs short.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, are no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for students and staff, although they still strongly encourage vaccination. The change does not apply to all clinical sites, which may have specific vaccine requirements.
Dozens of people were admitted to Omaha hospitals with injuries from fireworks during the Independence Day weekend. Nebraska Medicine treated 10 patients from July 1-4, while Omaha metro and Lincoln ERs for CHI Health treated 28 patients in the same time period. Dr. Zach Bauman, trauma medical director at Nebraska Medicine, emphasized the importance of following safety directions when handling fireworks and advised against letting children light them. Despite the weather keeping people indoors, the number of injuries from fireworks remains a concern.