Mobile-based Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic is set to close on April 11.
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Essentia, U of Minnesota double down on change as Fairview declines to merge
The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and Essentia Health remain committed to their vision of a new, integrated healthcare model for Minnesota, despite Fairview Health Services’ rejection of their proposed $1 billion merger.
4 hospital CFOs becoming CEOs
Becker’s has reported on four hospitals and health systems that have promoted CFOs to the chief executive role in 2025:
White House to cut 1,300 CDC roles: Report
The White House has directed the layoffs of nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the CDC — around 10% of the agency’s workforce, The Associated Press reported Feb. 14.
UPMC hospital to close maternity unit
UPMC Cole Hospital, a 25-bed facility in Coudersport, Pa., plans to shutter its three-bed obstetrics unit, effective April 7, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Nicklaus Children's partners with Florida International University: 3 notes
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine have formed an academic affiliation to expand pediatric medical training in the region.
Arizona VA expands cardiology care
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has expanded cardiology services.
GLP-1s and colonoscopy: 3 notes
The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is likely to increase the risks of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy, according to a study published Feb. 12 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Physicians sound the alarm on 'dangerous' payer behavior
Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens.
America's priciest health conditions
The cost of healthcare in the U.S. varies dramatically based on condition and geography, with some states spending thousands more per capita than others, according to research published Feb. 14 in JAMA Network.
