UC Davis (Calif.) Health’s colorectal surgery program has been designated a surgical quality partner by the American College of Surgeons and the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.
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HHS commission to probe some pediatric medicines
The Make America Health Again Commission, run by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is probing the potential over-utilization of some medications for depression, weight loss and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
2 injured in stabbing at Illinois hospital
Two emergency department staff members were injured in a stabbing incident at Provident Hospital in Chicago on Feb. 17, police and hospital officials confirmed to Becker’s.
Florida system taps VP of reimbursement and revenue integrity
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System has named Tina Hodges vice president of reimbursement and revenue integrity, according to her LinkedIn page.
Why Memorial Hermann invested in $17M+ round for data startup
A leader from Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System told Becker’s it invested in an imaging data startup to better predict the way diseases evolve.
Abridge lands $250M: 4 things to know
Healthcare AI company Abridge has landed $250 million in its latest investment round.
St. Luke's launches hospital at home: 4 notes
Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System has launched hospital at home, the Idaho Press reported.
Novant Health unveils restructured leadership model
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has restructured its leadership operating model with the intention of improving care across the communities it serves.
NYU Langone surgeons implant world's tiniest pacemaker
A team at New York City-based NYU Langone successfully implanted the world’s smallest pacemaker into a newborn baby suffering from a congenital complete heart block.
Fewer clinicians entering primary care: 5 report card findings
Investments in primary care are declining and fewer clinicians are entering the field at a time when chronic disease rates are rising, according to a new report from researchers at the American Academy of Family Physicians.
