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3,000 physicians across 3 Philadelphia systems to vote on joining union
More than 3,000 resident physicians and fellows from three Philadelphia-based systems will consider a plan to unionize, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Nov. 21.
GLP-2s, explained
GLP-1s and GLP-2s, or glucagon-like peptides, are both secreted from gut endocrine cells and promote nutrient absorption. As medications, they differ vastly.
CoxHealth names new marketing chief
Kyle Brown has been named vice president of marketing and communications at Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth.
North Carolina system names new president
Michael Tart has been named president of Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare, which is part of Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health.
The state of the health system CIO role: 12 notes
Health system CIOs are adapting to the demands of a rapidly digitizing healthcare landscape, with 71% holding the traditional CIO title and 20% transitioning to the broader designation of chief digital and information officer.
NP staffing models: A double-edged sword for hospitals
Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may leave many NPs unprepared for practice, posing poten…
Albany Med files federal trademark lawsuit against nurses union
Albany (N.Y.) Med Health System has filed a federal lawsuit against the New York State Nurses Association, alleging improper use of its trademark and domain name, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s.
Franciscan Health to convert hospital to behavioral health facility
Franciscan Health Dyer (Ind.) will transition to a campus dedicated to behavioral health services by late 2027, according to an Nov. 22 news release from the Mishawaka, Ind.-based system.
Former New York pharmacy owner sentenced for role in $11.5M Medicaid fraud scheme
Aftab Hussain, a former New York pharmacy owner, has been sentenced to two to six years in prison for his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme that defrauded the state of more than $11.5 million.
Memorial restructures executive roles: 4 things to know
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System has made various changes to leadership and administrative teams as part of restructuring efforts, corporate spokesperson Jennifer Smith confirmed to Becker’s.
