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Physician sues NYU Langone over firing tied to Israel-Hamas social media use
The former director of NYU Langone Health’s cancer center is suing the system over his firing, which occurred after he used social media to express views on the Israel-Hamas war.
GE HealthCare consolidates Wisconsin operations
GE HealthCare is moving its Wauwatosa, Wis., and Milwaukee locations to Waukesha, Wis., Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Nov. 17.
Mayo operating gain doubles in Q3
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic reported an operating income of $302 million (6.8% margin) in the third quarter, up from $157 million (3.8% margin) in the same period last year.
15 'overpaid' CEOs in healthcare
As You Sow has issued its 10th report on “overpaid” CEOs among the S&P 500, naming 15 executives with an interest in healthcare.
Health system execs are pushing down decision-making authority
As regional health systems grow and need to become more nimble, the top leadership are looking for ways to decentralize decision-making and build a strong executive talent pipeline.
Total number of physicians, by state
The Association of American Medical Colleges has launched an interactive online dashboard that combines data previously published in two separate AAMC publications: the Physician Specialty Data Report and the State Physician Workforce Data Report. …
EMS access dwindles in rural America
Ambulance deserts affect at least 4.5 million people, and more are likely to appear as the EMS industry decays in rural communities, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 16.
HealthPartners moves forward with $400M campus
Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners is moving forward with plans to build a $400 million hospital in Stillwater, Minn., Minneapolis Business Journal reported Nov. 17.
ASHP President Dr. Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer inspires next gen
Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, PharmD, is mentoring the next generation of pharmacists as she pulls on her years of experience, according to a Nov. 17 article from Binghamton (N.Y.) University.
FTC sues to block Tenet, John Muir deal
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block John Muir Health’s proposed $142.5 million acquisition of San Ramon (Calif.) Regional Medical Center from majority owner Tenet Healthcare, arguing that the deal will drive up healthcare costs.
