From new legislation to shuttered practices, these are the five most-read gastroenterology stories that Becker’s covered in 2024:
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Norovirus, whooping cough cases hit decade high: 7 things to know
Cases of norovirus and whooping cough are rising across the U.S., prompting health officials to issue warnings as the country enters peak cold and flu season.
Nebraska law requires full coverage of colonoscopies
On Jan. 1, a new law went into effect in Nebraska, requiring insurance companies to cover every part of colorectal cancer screenings.
Did Emory's $150M for staff raises work?
When Joon Lee, MD, took over as CEO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare in July 2023, he identified the workforce as a major area for improvement. He wanted to reduce reliance on contract labor and improve employee turnover rates.
Oklahoma cardiologist pays $270,000 to settle false claims allegations
Oklahoma City-based Cardiovascular Specialists and physician Stewart Katz, MD, have paid $270,000 to settle false claims allegations.
OSF officially takes over Illinois hospital
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare officially assumed control over Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital on Jan. 1, making it the Catholic-based, non-profit health system’s 17th hospital acquisition.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center expanding use of ambient AI
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center will launch the Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, on Jan. 15.
Top 6 EHR vendors worldwide
The top six EHR vendors globally include three that also hold sway over the U.S. healthcare landscape, according to Black Book Research.
US holding off on bird flu vaccine: 3 updates
Federal health officials say there is no current need to authorize a bird flu vaccine for use in humans since there is no evidence the disease is spreading from person to person or causing severe illness in people.
Ascension finds 'magic' in implementation science
Health systems implementing new technologies must bridge the gap between the knowledge base and patient care to deliver novel therapies at the bedside and fully transform best practices with those new capabilities.
