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MaineHealth hospital names president

Tricia Costigan has been named president of MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. 

Cedars-Sinai pilots 'virtual assistant' for nurses

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is piloting the use of an artificial intelligence-powered mobile app designed to reduce nurses’ documentation burdens. 

The 6 roles University Hospitals leans on to improve care

In its effort to enhance patient care and experience, Cleveland-based University Hospitals has engaged its front-line staff to inspire changes.

WVU Medicine opens new bariatric surgery clinic

Martinsburg, W.Va.-based West Virginia University Berkeley Medical Center has opened a new bariatric surgery clinic, Herald-Mail Media reported Feb. 12. 

USPI revenue climbs to $4.5B: 7 things to know

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International reported $4.5 billion in net operating revenues for 2024, a 15.4% increase from $3.9 billion in 2023, according to parent company Tenet Healthcare’s earnings report released on Feb. 21.

New York nurse practitioner sentenced for $11M disability loan fraud scheme

A nurse practitioner has been sentenced to five years in prison after stealing the identities of 12 physicians and orchestrating an $11.2 million disability loan fraud scheme. 

Cities tackle ED overcrowding with a 911 solution

There are about 20 nurse navigation programs across the county that coordinate with 911 emergency dispatch centers to free up ambulances and reduce emergency department visits.

Percussionaire and Sentec breathing kits recalled due to potential failure

Sentec and Percussionaire have recalled their VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits due to a venturi component malfunction that may reduce pressure and airflow, potentially leading to serious injury or death. 

The ASC, physician workforce puzzle

From independent practice evolutions and private equity involvement, the physician workforce landscape is undergoing significant transformations, reshaping the ASC sector. 

Walgreens ordered to pay $987M in COVID-19 testing dispute

A federal judge ruled that Walgreens must pay $987 million to the virtual care company PWNHealth, upholding an arbitration award following a breach-of-contract dispute.