The number of U.S. adults with dementia is expected to double, from 514,000 in 2020 to 1 million in 2060, according to a study published Jan. 13 in Nature Medicine.
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Latest inaugural leadership roles at 6 hospitals, systems
As hospitals and health systems navigate the care market, their leadership structures evolve to encompass the addition of first-time C-suite roles.
Respiratory virus activity remains elevated: 7 key updates
Respiratory illness activity remains high across the U.S., with emergency department visits and positive test rates rising for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.
FDA to weigh approval of pain pill billed as opioid alternative
The FDA is set to consider approval of an alternative to opioids developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, The Washington Post reported Jan. 13.
J&J set to acquire drugmaker for $14.6B
Johnson & Johnson is set to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies for $14.6 billion.
CHI Memorial hospital opens UTI clinic
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CHI Memorial Hospital opened a urinary tract infection clinic, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported Jan. 12.
USPI vs. SCA Health vs. AmSurg: How they compare in 2025
United Surgical Partners International, SCA Health and AmSurg are among the largest ASC chains. Here is how the companies stack up based on the number of ASCs in their networks and affiliated physicians.
Number of female GIs grows 219% in 18 years
From 2004 to 2022, the number of women in the active physician workforce increased 97%, while the number of men increased 13%.
5 GI companies to know in 2025
Here are five major GI companies to keep an eye on in 2025:
Mohawk Valley Cardiology faces patient data breach
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Cardiology has faced a data breach impacting the personal health information of 4,945 patients, according to a Jan. 9 report from the Observer-Dispatch.
