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Illinois system seeks approval for $50M ASC
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is seeking approval for a $50 million expansion at its O’Fallon, Ill.-based medical campus, according to an Oct. 4 report from the Belleville News-Democrat.
Next-generation CRC test earns FDA approval
The FDA has approved the Cologuard Plus test, a next-generation, multitarget stool DNA test approved for patients at an average risk for colorectal cancer.
Eye drops may offer alternative to cataract surgery
An analysis of past research conducted by the Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health John A. Moran Eye Center found cause for further testing to determine if cataracts might someday be reversed with eye drops.
7 physician practice closures in Q3
The number of physicians running independent practices is steadily declining amid a growing gap between reimbursements and the escalating costs of maintaining these practices.
Johns Hopkins eye institute receives $10M for AI center
The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute secured a $10 million gift to build an artificial intelligence center.
No link between antibiotics, CRC in younger patients: Study: 10 things to know
A recent study by Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente found that antibiotics use is unlikely to be a factor in the increase in CRC diagnosis in adults under 50.
Indiana physician sentenced for healthcare fraud
A physician who ran an addiction treatment practice in Merrillville, Ind., has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud.
HCA Houston Healthcare, Cigna extend contract amid negotiations: 5 things to know
Cigna and HCA Houston Healthcare have extended their current contract until Oct. 8 amid ongoing negotiations, the Houston Business Journal reported Oct. 3.
7 physician practice closures in Q3
The number of physicians running independent practices is steadily declining amid a growing gap between reimbursements and the escalating costs of maintaining these practices.
Alabama cardiologist debuts Medtronic PulseSelect system
Chance Witt, MD, recently performed the first procedure with the Medtronic PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System in Mobile, Ala., WKRG reported Oct. 3.
