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DEI debate touches dermatologists
A proposal to overhaul the American Academy of Dermatology’s diversity, equity and inclusion program is facing mixed reactions from members, Bloomberg reported Feb. 29.
Sutter Health acquires 5 radiation oncology centers
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has acquired five radiation oncology centers from GenesisCare, a cancer care services provider.
Women more likely to 'boomerang' in healthcare
Healthcare is an established hotspot for “boomerang” employees: those who leave an organization and return to it at a later time. But recent research shows that the industry itself has the highest return rate among women who took a career break.
Behavioral health's impact on cancer surgery outcomes
Cancer patients who undergo surgery and have a behavioral health disorder have higher odds of a complication, prolonged length of stay and 90-day readmission, a recent study found.
Minnesota health department opposes rehab hospital plan
The Minnesota Department of Health said it opposes Nobis Rehabilitation’s plan for a for-profit rehabilitation hospital in Rosewell, citing concerns over allowing more for-profit providers in the state, the Star Tribune reported Feb. 29.
RWJBarnabas Health to anchor $450M digital innovation 'city'
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health will be the lead hospital partner at a new $450 million, 30-acre digital innovation “city” in New Jersey.
American Cancer Society unveils credentialing program for patient navigation
The American Cancer Society has launched a national training and credentialing program to support cancer institutions in advancing patient navigation services.
19 health systems that partner with Amazon's One Medical
One Medical has expanded its health system partnerships since its $3.9 billion acquisition by Amazon one year ago.
AI boosts 'hospital at home' at Florida health system
Artificial intelligence is a big part of the hospital-at-home program at Orlando (Fla.) Health, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
ProMedica cuts operating losses by 91%
Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica reported an operating loss of $44.5 million in 2023, a 91% improvement on the $470.9 million loss in 2022 with all business lines improving year over year, according to financial documents published Feb. 29.
