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Cincinnati Children's Hospital opens surgery center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has opened a new surgery center in the city, according to a Dec. 9 report from the Cincinnatti Business Courier.

5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Charlotte

The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Charlotte, N.C., earns $745,200 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Physician sues Summa Health over noncompete, student loan forgiveness

The effect of Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health’s sale to a private equity firm on a physician’s student loan forgiveness is the subject of a recent lawsuit filed by a former employee of the health system, Signal Akron reported Dec. 9. 

Another system faces lawsuit over patient information allegedly shared with Facebook

Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is the latest system to face a class action lawsuit over allegations that it allowed Facebook’s third-party tracking technology to access private patient information, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Dec. 9.

Legislator introduces bill to ban payers from placing time limits on anesthesia coverage 

Following Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s reversal of its controversial anesthesia pay policy, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has introduced a bill in the House that would ban time caps on reimbursement for anesthesia services. 

New York hospital names CEO, chief nursing and medical officers

The Nassau Health Care Corp. board has appointed three leaders — including its president and CEO  — to serve at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y.

2 Florida-based cardiology practices join BayCare Medical Group

Pediatric Cardiology Associates and Tampa Bay Adult Congenital Heart Center physicians have joined BayCare Medical Group, BayCare’s physician practice, which operates facilities in Brandon, Lakeland, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Tampa and W…

Family of patient who died after surgery sues South Carolina hospital

The estate of Judy Chambers, a 60-year-old woman who died following a surgery at Lexington (S.C.) Medical Center, has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, KKTV reported Dec. 7. 

Financial recovery in focus: How CommonSpirit, Ascension and Trinity compare

Nonprofit health systems are making slow but steady financial progress in an era marked by rising costs and operational challenges. 

Suspect arrested: 5 UnitedHealthcare shooting updates

A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the New York Police Department said the afternoon of Dec. 9.