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John Muir Health names CFO
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health has named Ted Wang as CFO, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.
Providence 1st in Alaska to offer prostate cancer treatment
The Providence Cancer Center at Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, part of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, will become the first hospital in Alaska to offer the targeted prostate cancer therapy, Pluvicto.
Medical staff members sue California hospital
Members of Los Angeles-based Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s medical staff filed a lawsuit against the hospital Feb. 24 for alleged misconduct.
Experts question study linking antidepressants to cognitive decline
A new study published in BMC Medicine suggests antidepressant use may accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia, but some health experts are cautioning against drawing such conclusions.
Cancer still deadlier for Black Americans: 5 notes
Despite major strides seen in prevention and screening initiatives, Black individuals in the U.S. are still more likely to die from cancer compared to white individuals, according to an American Cancer Society report published Feb. 20 in CA: A Cancer J…
Trump revisits price transparency with new executive order: 5 things to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 25 aimed at boosting healthcare price transparency.
FDA approves Medtronic device for Parkinson's treatment
The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Brainsense Adaptive deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Patient portal messages increase, yet billing remains rare: Survey
Since the pandemic, physicians have seen a 57% increase in online patient portal messages, yet few health systems bill for medical advice messages, a Feb. 25 survey from Vizient found.
Senator launches probe into UnitedHealth's Medicare Advantage billing practices
Senator Chuck Grassley has launched an inquiry into UnitedHealth Group’s Medicare Advantage billing practices following a report from The Wall Street Journal stating the company is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for improperly inf…
CFOs' playbook for 2025: 10 trends shaping hospital finances
Health system CFOs are navigating a rapidly evolving financial landscape marked by rising labor costs, shifting payer dynamics and mounting regulatory pressures.
