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Washington system fraudulently billed for 'medically unnecessary' spine surgeries, whistleblower suit alleges
The U.S and State of Washington filed a whistleblower suit against Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health for allegedly fraudulently billing federal healthcare programs for spine surgeries performed by Jason Dreyer, DO, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane b…
HSHS hospital closing earlier than planned
Chippewa Falls, Wis.-based St. Joseph’s Hospital, part of Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System, is reportedly closing sooner than planned, WEAU reported Jan. 26.
The 'hottest new role in corporate America' comes to health systems
Despite fears that artificial intelligence would kill jobs, the technology has helped create the “hottest new role in corporate America”: the chief AI officer, The New York Times reported Jan. 29.
Texas Children's names chief physicians at new hospital
Texas Children’s has named five physician leaders to serve at its new campus in North Austin, which is slated to open in February.
'We are no longer on our home turf': Tampa General rethinks healthcare delivery
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has been on the forefront of leading transformational change and the redesign of healthcare delivery focused on the patient and care coordination, inside and outside the hospital’s walls.
Peter Banko, former Centura CEO, exits CommonSpirit
Peter Banko, president of a three-state division within CommonSpirit and former CEO of its Centura Health joint venture, has stepped down from the organization.
Justice Department probes healthcare AI
The Justice Department is investigating the healthcare industry’s use of AI in patient records that influences physicians’ treatment recommendations, Bloomberg Law reported Jan. 29.
'Droplet dogma': Experts pick apart WHO's new COVID-19 guidance
An epidemiologist in Washington, D.C., called the World Health Organization’s new COVID-19 guideline “droplet dogma,” and other experts said it promotes disproven ideas, CIDRAP reported Jan. 26.
21 states where virus activity remains high
While respiratory virus activity remains elevated, most parts of the country are seeing some levels of decrease, according to the latest CDC updates.
No bailout for Steward, Massachusetts governor says
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Steward Health Care is “not going to be bailed out,” amid the Dallas-based system’s financial troubles, NPR affiliate WBUR reported Jan. 27.
