Category: Channels

Arizona hospital taps COO

Jake Childs, PharmD, has been named COO of Yuma, Ariz.-based Onvida Health.

AMSURG acquires Texas ASC

AMSURG has acquired a majority ownership interest in Texarkana (Texas) Surgery Center. 

St. Jude creates new leadership role

Brenda Weigel, MD, has been named the inaugural vice president of clinical research industry engagement at Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

3 physicians suing their former employer

Here are cases of physicians suing their former employers since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s:

What's behind cardiovascular nurse burnout?

The drivers behind burnout in cardiovascular nursing require country- and systemwide interventions unique to the speciality, according to a statement published Dec. 18 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. 

Pain physician, practice to pay $3.5M to settle fraud allegations

A pain management physician and his medical practice will pay $3.5 million, among other penalties, to resolve allegations of billing for medically unnecessary testing and pre-signing opioid prescriptions.

Cardiologist sues health system, alleges discrimination 

A cardiologist has sued Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, alleging she experienced gender discrimination, unequal pay and a hostile work environment, WFMZ News reported Jan. 22. 

SSM launches Wisconsin's first post-birth alert program

St. Louis-based SSM Health has implemented a post-birth alert program across its six Wisconsin hospitals to improve maternal outcomes. 

Cleveland Clinic unveils new primary care model in Florida

Cleveland Clinic has introduced a new primary care model in three of its Florida markets to improve access to services and ease administrative burdens for clinicians. 

Oracle Health is 'all about execution' in 2025 with next-gen EHR, says Dr. David Feinberg

Oracle Health launched its next-generation EHR late last year and David Feinberg, MD, chair of Oracle Health, joined the “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast” to share insights into the next aiteration of the platform.