Category: ROOT

Medline nets $1B annual contract with Veteran Affairs

Medline has been awarded a vendor contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Will inflation keep crushing physicians in 2025?

Inflation persists as a major concern among ASC and physician practice leaders, as soaring costs of labor and supplies continue to eat away at physicians’ bottom line. 

Moody's upgrades Baylor Scott & White Health's rating

Moody’s upgraded Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health’s rating to “Aa2” from “Aa3.”

New York physician sues Optum over alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and fraud

A New York physician has sued her employers and another physician for alleged disability discrimination and violation of several other state laws according to court documents obtained by Becker’s.

Mass General Brigham, IBM collaborate on new tool

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and IBM have teamed up to develop an AI tool for health systems and community health centers.

How MyMichigan Health fast-tracked its Epic rollout

MyMichigan Health successfully transitioned four newly acquired medical centers to an Epic EHR system in just six months—a process that typically takes a year.

Vandalism delays CommonSpirit hospital construction

A vandalism incident has delayed the completion of the future Trinity Health System hospital in St. Clairsville, Ohio, The Times Leader reported Feb. 11.

1989 rule blocks Missouri hospital from level 3 trauma status

A hospital in Kansas City, Mo., is battling a rule from 1989 that is hindering its ability to become a level 3 trauma center, NBC affiliate KSHB 41 reported Feb. 10. 

Metabolic surgery may help treat liver scarring: Cleveland Clinic study

There has never been an effective therapy to reduce major adverse liver outcomes in some patients with severe liver scarring — though a recent Cleveland Clinic-led study shows promise. 

1 month in, UMass Memorial facility lights 'new beacon' of care

Since opening nearly one month ago, Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Medical Center’s 72-bed North Pavilion facility has worked to support community care needs and improve both the patient and caregiver experience.