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Online GLP-1s driving eating disorders, experts say

The rise of telehealth services offering weight loss drugs like Ozempic has sparked concern among health professionals, with experts warning that these easy-to-access treatments are exacerbating eating disorders, Bloomberg reported Dec. 16. 

Texas Tech University System's breach possibly exposes 1.4 million patients

Texas Tech University System’s data breach in September possibly breached the information of 1.4 million patients, according to HHS.

Oracle Health's 10 biggest moves in '24

Oracle Health’s busy 2024 included a bevy of new EHR product reveals and deals with health systems.

Los Angeles County's $2B medical debt relief program: 6 things to know

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a program aimed at eliminating $2 billion in medical debt.

US Digestive Health adds 19 providers

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has added 19 advanced practice providers to its network of specialists. 

US Digestive Health adds 19 providers

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has added 19 advanced practice providers to its network of specialists. 

Former SUNY Downstate CEO under investigation: Politico

The former CEO of University Hospital at Downstate in New York City is under investigation for alleged financial misconduct, Politico reported Dec. 13.

Health systems join new collaborative to scale hospital-at-home care

The Digital Medicine Society, in partnership with the Consumer Technology Association and UMass Chan Medical School’s Program in Digital Medicine, has launched the Connected Health Collaborative Community to drive advancements in connected health techn…

Ohio hospital cites processing issue in payroll delay

East Ohio Regional Hospital, a 140-bed facility located in Martins Ferry, said employees have received compensation after payroll was delayed due to a processing issue, according to multiple local media reports.  

Why Judy Faulkner sends Epic employees to hospitals

Epic regularly does “immersion trips” to hospitals and health systems to get a better feel for how they’re using its EHR and to identify needs for new software, according to founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.