A vehicle crashed into a medical office building in Huntley, Ill., on Nov. 19, according to a Nov. 20 report from the Daily Herald.
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Patients scramble to retrieve records after startup abruptly closes
Patients at a Chicago location of San Francisco-based Forward are unable to access medical records after the healthcare startup, known for its AI-driven “doctor-in-a-box” service, announced its closure on Nov. 12, CBS News reported Nov. 19.
Portland clinic to close, citing patient and staff safety concerns
The Portland (Ore.) Clinic will be closing all patient care and clinical services at its downtown location in mid-December, ongoing safety concerns for staff and clients, KATU reported Nov. 19.
Arkansas physician clinic to close
Saint Mary’s Physician Services will close its clinic in Atkins, Ark., on Dec. 19, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website.
What's new with physician unions?
Here are three recent updates on physician unions and unionization efforts since Oct. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
Physician sues HaysMed over noncompete clause
A physician has sued Hays, Kan.-based HaysMed alleging that a noncompete clause in his employment contract unlawfully restricts him from practicing medicine in western Kansas, Hays Post reported Nov. 18.
The debt burden of America's best universities
Forbes recently released its annual list of America’s top universities for 2024 to 2025, recognizing institutions based on factors including alumni salaries, student debt, graduation rates, American leaders award recipients, return on investment, reten…
4 top healthcare CIOs: Forbes
Forbes has released its annual list of the 50 top CIOs, recognizing U.S. executives across a wide array of sectors.
State-by-state breakdown of 24 hospital closures in 2024
Massachusetts and Wisconsin have seen the most hospital closures of any state in 2024 thus far.
2 more physicians implicated in nationwide telemedicine fraud scheme
Two more physicians have been convicted for their roles in a nationwide telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic testing.
