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Optum spent $31B on acquisitions
In the last two years, Optum has spent $31 billion on acquisitions, The Oregonian reported May 13.
Endeavor Health opens $170M cardiovascular institute
Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health opened its Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital in Evanston, Ill.
Who should have the final say in patients' involuntary treatment?: Viewpoint
Many states require a court order to determine involuntary treatment, but independent committees could be a better way of meeting patients’ needs, Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, a cardiologist in New York City-based Northwell Health wrote in an opinion piece…
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell names chair of medicine, physician-in-chief
Myles Wolf, MD, was appointed physician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and chair of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.
1st patient to receive pig kidney transplant dies 2 months after surgery
Richard Slayman, the first person in the world to receive a genetically-edited pig kidney transplant, has died. He underwent the transplant procedure March 16 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Senators urge VA to tighten contract with Oracle Health
Three senators are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize stronger accountability standards in their ongoing contract negotiations with Oracle Health.
Hospital CEOs ask patients to receive care at home
Hospital executives are making the push to move more care, specifically recovery rooms and exams, out of the hospital and into patient homes, to potentially save money and improve finances as the country continues to move out of the pandemic, Politico …
CEOs, CFOs optimistic about financial rebound
The immediate, direct impact of the pandemic on hospitals and health systems has subsided, but elevated labor expenses, inflationary pressures and declining inpatient admissions continue to affect clinical care patterns and financial performance, accor…
MUSC Health hospital taps HCA exec as chief medical officer
Carnell Cooper, MD, has been named chief medical officer of MUSC Health Orangeburg (S.C.)
10 best cities to start a career
Among 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — Atlanta is the best city to start a career, according to an analysis released May 13 by WalletHub.
