Houston-based MD Anderson Cancer Center has named Artemio Mier associate vice president of revenue cycle, patient business services, according to a Feb. 2 post on his LinkedIn page.
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Landmark criminal case challenges telemedicine abortion shield laws
A Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York state physician for providing and mailing abortion medication to a Louisiana resident via telehealth in what appears to be the first known criminal case of its kind.
Press Ganey, Microsoft team up: 5 things to know
Press Ganey is partnering with Microsoft to develop AI-powered tools to improve safety, quality and patient experience in healthcare.
Trump ousts VA watchdog who flagged EHR safety risks: Report
President Donald Trump dismissed VA Inspector General Mike Missal, who played a crucial role in uncovering issues with the VA’s Oracle Health EHR rollout, The Spokesman-Review reported Jan. 31.
3 new health systems launched via mergers
Three new health systems have launched under new brands this year after clearing their respective regulatory hurdles and closing conditions.
Providence reaches tentative deal with 2 of 11 striking units
Providence Women’s Clinic in Portland, Ore., and two units represented by the Oregon Nurses Association — registered nurses and physicians/providers — have reached a tentative agreement, according to respective Feb. 2 news releases from the union and P…
4 trends in PE radiology acquisitions
Corporate-backed entities acquired roughly 113 radiology practices and imaging centers over 11 years, a recent study found.
Cedars-Sinai strengthens clinical informatics leadership
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has made key leadership appointments to its clinical informatics team.
New AdventHealth Kansas hospital taps CFO, chief nursing officer
AdventHealth Lenexa (Kan.) City Center, part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, has added two leaders to its C-suite ahead of its expected opening in July.
Connecticut health center data breach affects 1 million patients
Middletown, Conn.-based Community Health Center reported a data breach potentially exposing 1 million patients’ information.
