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Alabama hospital wellness center to close
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital is closing its wellness center at the Medical Mall in Huntsville on July 1.
Pennsylvania hospital to reopen obstetrical unit
WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital has received funding for medical equipment needed to reopen its obstetrical unit.
Adults may need whooping cough booster as cases rise: CDC
In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. While some regional outbreaks are expected each year, health officials are underscoring the importance of boosters in adults to protect infants from severe ill…
HHS secretary: Rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told a Senate panel that rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, The Hill reported April 16.
Hackers start selling Change Healthcare data
Hackers have reportedly begun to sell patient data and business agreements they claim were stolen in the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
Cedars-Sinai's tech venture arm generates $1B in revenue
Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures has generated more than $1 billion in revenue for the Los Angeles-based health system in the past five years by developing and investing in health tech startups.
White House unveils new strategy to prevent future pandemics
The Biden administration launched a new global health security strategy April 16 to prepare for future outbreaks, pandemics or biological threats.
CIOs' top 15 focus areas
Improving cybersecurity and IT operations are the top focus areas of CIOs, CIO reported April 15.
Elon Musk's Neuralink selects study site
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has selected Phoenix-based Barrow Neurological Institute as the inaugural site for conducting its Neuralink PRIME Study.
Cancer rates in younger adults: 4 trends to know
A growing body of research shows cancer rates are on the rise in adults younger than 50. In response, many oncologists have pointed to the need for more awareness across the healthcare continuum, stronger care coordination on the primary care side to e…
