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Surgery Partners revenue hits $3.1B in 2024

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners’ deployed nearly $400 million on acquisitions and opened eight de novo facilities in 2024, according to the company’s financial report released March 3. 

Vermont lawmakers propose healthcare executive pay cap

State lawmakers in Vermont are targeting what they view as overly high salaries of healthcare executives, the Burlington Free Press reported March 3.

How MetroHealth is redefining women’s role in cardiology

Despite making up more than half of medical school students, women remain underrepresented in cardiology. Cleveland-based MetroHealth is working to change that.

Tennessee physician indicted for alleged sexual abuse, healthcare fraud

Sanjeev Kumar, MD, a gynecologist in Memphis, Tenn., was arrested Feb. 28 for allegedly sexually abusing patients, adulterating medical devices for reuse of patients and healthcare fraud. 

79% of Americans unaware of colonoscopy recommendations

Around 79% of Americans do not know the recommended age to get a colonoscopy, according to a new survey conducted by Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health.

Duke Health, Novant to partner

Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System and Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health have shared plans to partner and build new campuses across the state to expand care.

Google Cloud expands AI search for healthcare

Google Cloud is enhancing its AI-powered healthcare search tools with new generative AI capabilities designed to help clinicians make more informed decisions faster.

From robotics to texting: 5 strategies behind improved cancer care

In the ever-evolving clinical landscape, hospitals and health systems are consistently challenged with creating new and effective ways to care for cancer patients. 

FDA issues class-wide labeling changes to testosterone products to include blood pressure, cardiovascular warnings

The FDA has announced new labeling changes for all testosterone products following a review of clinical trial data, including a TRAVERSE study and postmarket ambulatory blood pressure studies. 

'Recognize and Rescue': How Ascension cut mortality 20%

Since 2021, St. Louis-based Ascension has reduced risk-adjusted mortality by more than 20% across 88 hospitals through its Recognize and Rescue initiative, a systemwide effort to support care teams in identifying high-risk conditions and intervening qu…