The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute secured a $10 million gift to build an artificial intelligence center.
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No link between antibiotics, CRC in younger patients: Study: 10 things to know
A recent study by Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente found that antibiotics use is unlikely to be a factor in the increase in CRC diagnosis in adults under 50.
Indiana physician sentenced for healthcare fraud
A physician who ran an addiction treatment practice in Merrillville, Ind., has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud.
HCA Houston Healthcare, Cigna extend contract amid negotiations: 5 things to know
Cigna and HCA Houston Healthcare have extended their current contract until Oct. 8 amid ongoing negotiations, the Houston Business Journal reported Oct. 3.
7 physician practice closures in Q3
The number of physicians running independent practices is steadily declining amid a growing gap between reimbursements and the escalating costs of maintaining these practices.
Alabama cardiologist debuts Medtronic PulseSelect system
Chance Witt, MD, recently performed the first procedure with the Medtronic PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System in Mobile, Ala., WKRG reported Oct. 3.
Capital Healthcare Properties, HSG Medical to open cardiology ASC in Illinois
Capital Healthcare Properties and HSG Medical have partnered to open an ASC in Naperville, Ill., REjournals reported Oct. 3.
More young patients getting colonoscopies: 7 things to know
In 2021, an advisory panel lowered the recommended age for when people should begin colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45. According to new data, there has since been a small but significant increase in screenings among younger people, according to an …
Kansas brothers plead guilty in Medicare fraud scheme
Two Kansas men have pleaded guilty in a scheme to defraud Medicare.
Interventional endoscopy leader joins NYU Langone
Nikhil Kumta, MD, a distinguished leader in the field of advanced endoscopy, has been named chief of endoscopy at Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in New York City.
