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Death of baby who suffered broken neck during birth ruled a homicide
The death of a baby who was decapitated during delivery has been ruled a homicide, the Clayton County (Ga.) Medical Examiner’s office said.
Walgreens replaces healthcare president, names CFO
Walgreens has named the CEO of Solera Health as its new U.S. healthcare president and named a permanent global CFO.
A 30-year CFO's secrets to a long career
Healthcare CFOs’ tenures last an average of 4.7 years, according to a 2023 report from Crist Kolder Associates. Sid Sczygelski, meanwhile, has served as the CFO of Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus more than six times that average.
Lawsuit claims Mount Sinai cut services to sell real estate
A group of community members has filed a lawsuit against New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System, alleging that the health system deliberately moved services and staff from Mount Sinai Beth Israel and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary to sell it…
How healthcare factors into federal budget deficit projections
The federal deficit is projected to increase from $1.6 trillion in 2024 to $2.6 trillion in 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office outlook released Feb. 7.
Colon cancer rates in young adults: 6 notes
Rising rates of colon cancer in young adults continue to puzzle medical experts. But recent research from Cleveland Clinic found changes in the tumor-associated bacteria of patients under 50 with a colon cancer diagnosis.
NCCN publishes 1st set of guidelines on treating solid tumors in pediatric patients
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a non-profit comprised of 33 leading cancer centers across the U.S., has published the first set of guidelines for oncologists about treating solid tumors in children.
'Overcrowded is par for the course': Physicians on Atlanta's healthcare system strain
Atlanta’s healthcare system is routinely operating under significant strain — a situation physicians, patients and local officials worry could lead to larger problems, NBC News reported Feb. 7.
Scholarship established by CDC Foundation for descendants of Tuskegee study victims
The CDC Foundation announced the creation of an endowed scholarship specifically to support the descendants of the 625 Black men who were denied syphilis treatment in the Tuskegee, Ala. Study of Untreated Syphilis between 1932 and 1972.
Mercy hospital to move pharmacy, add oncology services
Cincinnati-based Mercy Health is moving its Urbana (Ohio) Hospital’s pharmacy from a small hallway space near the emergency department to its own space in 2024.
