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Rush names system VP of revenue cycle

Chicago-based Rush University System for Health has named Blake Evans system vice president of revenue cycle, according to a March 3 post on his LinkedIn page. 

FTC forms new antitrust task force

In his first public appearance at the end of February, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the agency’s plan to address corporations violating antitrust and consumer protection laws, breaking with traditional Republican priorities at the organizatio…

Tennessee gynecologist accused of abuse, using unsanitary devices

A Tennessee gynecologist has been indicted for allegedly abusing patients, adulterating medical devices for reuse on patients, and healthcare fraud.

WVU Medicine hospital names CEO

Karyn Wallace has been appointed president and CEO of WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital, effective June 1.

Guardant accuses Natera of trade secret theft amid 'jealousy' over CRC blood test

​Guardant Health has filed a lawsuit against its competitor, Natera, alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets related to cancer-detection blood tests, according to court documents. 

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.