Joel Smithers, MD, a physician in Abingdon, Va., was convicted of 467 federal counts of drug distribution.
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Massachusetts governor reviews healthcare PE bill
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is again eyeing legislation that would increase oversight of private equity activity in healthcare, Mass Live reported Jan. 2.
New York system taps CEO from Kansas
Jeff Perry, MSN, has been named CEO of Warsaw, N.Y.-based Wyoming County Community Health System, effective Jan. 1.
Lehigh Valley Health Network adds Pennsylvania GI practice
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network and Lehigh Valley Physician Group have added local physician group Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Liver Specialists to their network.
5 health system CEO transitions planned for 2025
Over the past year, health systems across the U.S. have announced leadership transitions planned for 2025.
15 'neediest' cities
Detroit is the neediest city in the U.S., according to a recent analysis from WalletHub.
Cleveland Clinic plans new cancer center in $200M project
Cleveland Clinic submitted plans to the city for approval of a $200 million Fairview Hospital expansion project, including the addition of a new, nearly 170,000-square-foot cancer center, according to a Dec. 12 News 5 Cleveland report.
Jury awards $21M to former Seattle Children's physician in racial discrimination case
On Dec. 23, a jury awarded $21 million to Benjamin Danielson, MD, after determining that Seattle Children’s racially discriminated against him during his tenure as medical director of one of its clinics, according to the Seattle Times. The verdict foll…
Allegheny Health transfers radiation services
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has transitioned radiation therapy services out of the Greensburg, Pa.-based AHN Cancer Institute—Hempfield.
Labcorp, academic health system settle false claims allegations: 5 things to know
Knoxville, Tenn.-based University Health System and Labcorp have paid $388,667 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by delaying the submission of physician orders for certain lab tests by Caris Life Sciences to enable improper…
