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California hospital restores IT network following cyber incident

Watsonville Community Hospital in California has fully restored access to its IT network after a cyberattack in late November forced the facility to adopt downtime procedures.

How 2 top Trump administration health leaders differ on Ozempic

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen two prominent men to lead health-related affairs in his administration, Mehmet Oz, MD, and Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Nearly 1,000 New York City hospital physicians plan strike: 5 things to know

Nearly 1,000 physicians at four NYC Health + Hospitals facilities in New York City plan to strike Jan. 13.

Business leaders pushed for national search for OHSU leader

Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University on Dec. 20 established a presidential search committee after its board of directors tabled a motion in October to appoint a new leader.

California medical debt reporting ban takes effect: 4 things to know

A new California law took effect Jan. 1 that bars health providers and debt collectors from reporting medical debt information to credit agencies, CalMatters reported. 

ECU Health CFO shares 3 healthcare trends to follow in 2025

For Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health CFO Andy Zukowski, working in healthcare isn’t just a job, it’s personal.

Connecticut judge nixes appeal for new ASC

A judge in Connecticut dismissed a 2021 appeal by Day Kimball Healthcare against the state and Hartford HealthCare over approval of a Plainfield, Conn.-based ASC, according to a Dec. 31 report from Hartford Business Journal.

UT Health Quitman names CEO

Guy Cayo was appointed CEO of UT Health Quitman, part of the UT Health East Texas system, according to a Jan. 2 news release shared with Becker’s. 

Virginia physician pays $625K to settle false claims allegations

Scott Saffold, MD, and his practice will pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that he and his medical practice falsely billed government healthcare programs. 

5 anesthesia groups changing the industry

Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry: