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Cleveland Clinic plans new cancer center in $200M project
Cleveland Clinic submitted plans to the city for approval of a $200 million Fairview Hospital expansion project, including the addition of a new, nearly 170,000-square-foot cancer center, according to a Dec. 12 News 5 Cleveland report.
Jury awards $21M to former Seattle Children's physician in racial discrimination case
On Dec. 23, a jury awarded $21 million to Benjamin Danielson, MD, after determining that Seattle Children’s racially discriminated against him during his tenure as medical director of one of its clinics, according to the Seattle Times. The verdict foll…
Allegheny Health transfers radiation services
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has transitioned radiation therapy services out of the Greensburg, Pa.-based AHN Cancer Institute—Hempfield.
Labcorp, academic health system settle false claims allegations: 5 things to know
Knoxville, Tenn.-based University Health System and Labcorp have paid $388,667 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by delaying the submission of physician orders for certain lab tests by Caris Life Sciences to enable improper…
Healthcare's top cybersecurity challenges
Staffing shortages have been identified as the top cybersecurity challenge facing healthcare organizations, a Jan. 2 report from KLAS found.
Stress weighs more heavily on working women
Research published by Gallup Dec. 4 offers sobering insights for employers aiming to improve women’s well-being.
Florida system reports $395M operating gain, 6.3% margin in FY 2024: 4 things to know
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health South Florida reported an operating income of $395 million (6.3% margin) in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, up from a $9.1 million operating loss (-0.2% margin) in FY 2023.
Kaiser joint venture opens 1st PACE facility: 4 things to know
Habitat Health, launched last year by Kaiser Permanente and healthcare investment firm Town Hall Ventures, has opened its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in Sacramento, Calif.
Dignity hospital names dual chief nursing, operating officer
Kara Estenson, DNP, MSN, RN, has joined San Francisco-based Dignity Health as chief nurse executive and COO of Woodland Memorial Hospital.
Michael Dowling: 6 priorities for health leaders in a new era of change and disruption
The change in leadership in Washington raises endless questions about its impact — on government, on society in general, and for healthcare policy and public health in particular.
