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Cleveland Clinic rejects RFK Jr.'s statement on AI nurse

Cleveland Clinic has not developed an AI nurse, contrary to a claim made by President Donald Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Jan. 29.

Georgia governor touts tort reform: 5 things to know

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized his commitment to reforming tort laws in the state in a press conference Jan. 28, News 10 reported Jan. 29. 

Resident physician unions kick off 2025 with a bang

Labor organizing efforts among resident physicians have started off 2025 with high activity. 

Encompass taps regional president for 20 hospitals

Craig Funk has been named president of Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health’s Southwest region, which includes 20 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Texas.

The physician specialty seeing 'stars aligning' for independence

While around 77% of physicians remain employed, emerging data show that an increasing number of them may be eyeing independent practice — and this shift is increasingly evident in cardiology. 

How UVM Health Network's CEO stays on top of the new White House

University of Vermont Health Network President and CEO Sunny Eappen, MD, is monitoring the potential changes from the new Trump administration “with a lot help.” 

Virginia hospital pleads not guilty to $18.5M fraud scheme, unnecessary surgeries

Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center pleaded not guilty Jan. 28 to allegations of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S, and obstruction of government operations.

The intertwined futures of ASCs and total joint replacement

Total joint replacements are high on the list of procedures that ASCs are eyeing for growth opportunities. 

Mass General Brigham hospital names president, COO

Kevin Whitney, DNP, RN, was appointed president and COO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Mass., part of Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham.

Lawsuit against Texas cardiologist for alleged anticompetitive conduct dismissed 

A lawsuit alleging anticompetitive conduct against cardiologist Ricardo Cigarroa, MD, and Laredo Medical Center was dismissed on Jan. 28, according to a the Laredo Morning Times.