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The second leading cause of death worldwide
Viral hepatitis is the second leading cause of death among non-COVID-19 communicable diseases in the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Mayo Clinic $5B expansion sparks financial planning reboot
Mayo Clinic recently announced plans to make a $5 billion investment in its Rochester, Minn.-based campus late last year to replace old facilities and find “creative growth” areas, said Allison Viramontes, CFO of Mayo Clinic Arizona, at the Becker’s 14…
Florida system raises $93M for cancer institute
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Healthcare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, has raised more than $93 million in six years to support the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.
Cardiologist pleads guilty to $1.9M fraud
A New Jersey cardiologist and practice owner pleaded guilty to a $1.9 million healthcare fraud scheme.
No link between cardiac deaths in young people, COVID-19 vaccine: CDC
COVID-19 vaccination is not linked with sudden cardiac death among previously healthy young people, an April 11 CDC report found.
Tenet's highest-earning executives in 2023
The five highest-earning executives at Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare saw their overall compensation increase in 2023, according to a proxy statement filed April 12 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Memorial Hermann aims for 'quick reactivation' of kidney transplants
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is planning to quickly reactivate its kidney transplant program, which the hospital halted earlier this month after discovering evidence of a physician allegedly altering transplant candidates’ medical records, the…
Health systems face more than one math problem
From his vantage point as CEO of University of Pennsylvania Health System, Kevin Mahoney sees a math problem unfolding for health systems of all types — one that will require stronger responses than many may be ready for.
Epic cracks down on startup
EHR vendor Epic Systems told customers in a notice that it is cutting off data access to a startup called Particle Health, alleging that the company has been misusing patient data, CNBC reported April 12.
More evidence refutes link between weight loss drugs, suicidal thoughts
Available evidence does not suggest a link between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic and Wegovy, and suicidal thoughts or actions, according to a review from drug regulators in Europe.
