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The 10 states with most active cardiologists
New York has the highest number of active cardiologists, a KFF report found.
Tennessee AG urges probe into health system
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has called for the state to take into operations at Ballad Health after residents in upper East Tennessee voiced concerns about the quality and access to care provided by the system, the Tennessee Lookout re…
Child firearm injuries doubled during pandemic
Hospital emergency departments saw child firearm injuries nearly double during the pandemic, a new study found.
Northwell debuts single test for tripledemic viruses as RSV ramps up
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has unveiled a three-in-one swab to test for COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus.
Missouri hospital opts not to release records after layoffs, losses
Columbia, Mo.-based Boone Health is declining to release further financial records after losing $112 million since becoming an independent community hospital in 2021 and cutting services, the Columbia Missourian reported Nov. 6.
8 health systems' debt levels
For-profit health companies reported third-quarter results during October, revealing their debt levels as they did so. Here are some details on such systems’ debt levels as well as nonprofits that have reported debt amounts through such sources as cred…
10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From Prisma Health asking a judge to reconsider its request for a restraining order against UnitedHealthcare, to a New Hampshire hospital suing CMS and others regarding alleged Medicaid overpayments, here are 10 hospital lawsuits, settlements and legal…
Intermountain taps assistant VP of revenue cycle
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has named Dianna Pelay assistant vice president of revenue cycle for the system’s Broomfield, Colo.-based Peaks Region, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
Emory to pilot virtual observer technology
Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is partnering with Andor Health to implement virtual patient observer technology within its hospital facilities with the aim of mitigating the risks of falls and addressing safety issues among hospitalized patients.
Trinity Health of New England market leader to exit
Thomas Burke will be leaving his role as president of Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, both part of Trinity Health of New England’s Hartford (Conn.) market.
