Duke Rupert has been appointed COO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va., effective Oct. 28.
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HCA taps COO for 741-bed Tennessee hospital
Ryan LeMasters has been appointed COO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Atlanta VA physician guilty of sexually assaulting patient
Rajesh Patel, MD, a primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Ga., was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female patient during routine exams.
Maritime supply chain disruptions: 5 notes
The maritime supply chain, which accounts for 80% of global trade volume, is facing several risks from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Audit of Optum finds potential legal violations, lower payments to independent pharmacies
A recent audit of healthcare giant Optum, revealed it may have violated Mississippi law, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Nov. 8.
Pennsylvania gastroenterology chief dies at 80
Harvey Lefton, MD, a gastroenterologist with a career spanning more than 55 years, died on Nov. 5 at 80, according to his obituary.
Michigan system opens new outpatient facility
UP Health System—Marquette (Mich.) held a ribbon-cutting for its new medical office building, according to a Nov. 7 report from TV6.
2 hospital, system bankruptcies in 1 week
As financial pressures continue across the healthcare industry, more hospitals and health systems are turning to Chapter 11 protection to ensure financial stability and uninterrupted patient care.
What a Trump presidency means for physicians: 13 leaders weigh in
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6, and 12 leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what this could mean for physicians.
The value of virtual care: 5 things to know
Telehealth doesn’t increase the prevalence of low-value care, a new study found.
