Category: Channels

Tenet inks AI partnership for physician network

Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partner International, will launch Commure’s ambient AI platform across its physician network.

Broward Health hires 1st systemwide cardiology chief

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has named Jose Baez-Escudero, MD, as the system’s first chief of cardiology.

Baystate CEO's plan to 'march forward' after financial losses

Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health has been through a lot over the last few years. The system experienced steep financial losses, a CEO change and layoffs. But new President and CEO Peter Banko has a plan.

CDC warns about trench fever in homeless population, organ transplants

The CDC released three papers warning about a rare bacterial disease that primarily poses a danger to people experiencing homelessness and organ transplant recipients who have received infected organs, The Washington Post reported Nov. 20.

Healthcare stocks react to Dr. Oz's CMS nomination

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mehmet Oz, MD, as the next CMS administrator, drawing mixed reactions from healthcare investors, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 20. 

Texas anesthesiologist gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags

A Texas anesthesiologist was sentenced to 190 years in prison for tampering with IV bags, causing one death and numerous injuries, the Justice Department said Nov. 20.

1 in 4 adults are underinsured: What healthcare leaders should know

Insured rates in the U.S. are near-record highs, but 1 in 4 Americans are underinsured, according to the Commonwealth Fund’s Biennial Health Insurance Survey. 

Elon Musk's Neuralink gets green light for more clinical trials

Neuralink, the brain-technology company co-founded by Elon Musk, is set to launch its first international clinical trial.

New heart bill signals 'changing course' for this subspecialty

President Joe Biden is set to sign the Congenital Heart Reauthorization Act Nov. 22, extending and expanding the CDC’s National Congenital Heart Disease Research, Surveillance and Awareness Program.

Indiana physician wins noncompete case against former employer

A judge has ruled in favor of a physician who sued his former employer over a noncompete clause in his employment contract, WFYI Indianapolis reported Nov. 20.