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First US case of mpox strain reported in California

The California Department of Public Health has confirmed the first known case of Clade I mpox in the U.S., following laboratory testing of a patient who recently traveled from East Africa. 

New York physician pleads guilty to accepting kickbacks for unnecessary brain scans

A physician in East Setauket, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans.

Florida medical group lays off 47 after filing for bankruptcy

Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health, a nonprofit medical group, has filed several WARN notices to lay off a total of 47 employees after it sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11.

Florida medical group lays off 47 after filing for bankruptcy

Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health, a nonprofit medical group, has filed several WARN notices to lay off a total of 47 employees after it sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11.

NYU Langone improves annual operating margin to 3%

New York City-based NYU Langone reported an operating income of $431.4 million (3% margin) for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, compared with a $358.8 million gain (2.9% margin) in fiscal 2023, according to financial documents published Nov. 18. 

NYU Langone improves annual operating margin to 3%

New York City-based NYU Langone reported an operating income of $431.4 million (3% margin) for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, compared with a $358.8 million gain (2.9% margin) in fiscal 2023, according to financial documents published Nov. 18. 

6 anesthesiologists in the headlines

Here are six anesthesiologists who have made headlines in the last month:

U of Kentucky surgeon 1st-in-state to offer less invasive heart procedure

In June, Sam Tyagi, MD, a vascular surgeon of Lexington, Ky.-based UK HealthCare, treated the first patient in the state with the implantation of a first Gore Excluder thoracoabdominal branch endoprosthesis device to address an aortic aneurysm.

Big moves from Optum

Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, has seen massive growth, including spending $31 billion on acquisitions in the last two years.

UVM to shutter facilities, lay off staff amid $100M in budget cuts

In October, the University of Vermont Medical Center paused construction on a planned $129 million outpatient surgery center in South Burlington, Vt., following budget constraints.