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Hawaii pain physician accused of misdiagnosing patient to prescribe unnecessary opioids 

A Honolulu, Hawaii-based pain management physician is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misdiagnosing a patient to prescribe him unnecessary amounts of oxycodone, Hawaii News Now reported Nov. 2.

Memorial Hermann opens Texas ASC

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has opened a new surgery center in Montgomery, Texas, according to a Nov. 8 report from Community Impact. 

Owens & Minor awards 3 organizations for advancing supplier diversity

Owens & Minor recognized three organizations with the 2024 Supplier Diversity Awards for their efforts in promoting diversity in the healthcare supply chain.

U of South Dakota's $1.1M telehealth training grant: 4 notes

A $1.1 million federal grant will fund training for healthcare workers in South Dakota to deliver telehealth services.

Idaho NP sentenced for conspiring to dispense controlled substances

A nurse practitioner in Boise, Idaho, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances. 

Texas hospital taps exec from HCA Colorado

Brandon Cohen has been named COO of Methodist Hospital-Stone Oak in San Antonio, effective Nov. 11.

100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs | 2024

Becker’s is proud to announce its 2024 list of hospitals and health systems recognized for excellence in oncology. These institutions have garnered national acclaim for advancing cancer care via their cutting-edge clinical trials and life-changing rese…

WVU Medicine names hospital COO

Duke Rupert has been appointed COO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va., effective Oct. 28.

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.