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Alabama cardiology office closes abruptly
Southeastern Cardiology, a private practice located on Montgomery, Ala.-based Baptist Medical Center South’s campus, has closed its doors.
ChristianaCare taps chief medical officer for Maryland hospital
Arsalan Sheikh, DO, has been appointed chief medical officer of ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Elkton, Md., where he will report to Amy Marston, campus executive director.
Piedmont creates new executive-level role
Mary Kane, BSN, RN, was selected as the inaugural chief nursing informatics officer for Atlanta-based Piedmont.
Syphilis drug shortage persists, expected to end in Q4
Pfizer’s shortage of penicillin G benzathine injection, an antibiotic for syphilis and other bacterial infections, is now predicted to last until the end of 2024.
R1 RCM forms committee to evaluate options in wake of buyout offer
R1 RCM has formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate “strategic alternatives” in the wake of two major shareholders mulling an offer to take the company private.
Around 10% of Wisconsin hospital jobs are open, study finds: 5 updates
The overall healthcare worker vacancy rate in Wisconsin hospitals was 9.9% in September of 2022, a critical but stable post-pandemic rate compared to the identical 9.9% seen in September 2021, according to the 2024 “Wisconsin Health Care Workforce Repo…
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
From a New York City physician indicted in an alleged $20.7 million scheme to a call center owner indicted in a $97 million scheme, here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 16:
Hospitals grapple with measles exposures
An increase in measles activity this year is coinciding with a rise in potential exposures as infected individuals seek medical care at healthcare facilities across the nation.
Amazon launches virtual medical assistance through Alexa
Amazon’s Alexa has integrated a telehealth and virtual healthcare delivery platform by Hellocare into its software, allowing patients to make calls and seek medical assistance from physicians and nurses through the use of their voice.
Why digital health needs a 'strategy overhaul'
Digital health platforms must take a page from Big Tech companies — and largely do the opposite to succeed in healthcare, per an MIT Sloan Management Review article.
