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Georgia physician practice to close

The private practice of OB-GYN Paul Pawlosky, MD, will be closing Dec. 31, according to a notice posted to the Dayton, Ga.-based practice’s website. 

California medical center damaged in fire

A fire has damaged the Chino (Calif.) Valley Medical Center, forcing dozens of patients to evacuate, according to a Dec. 8 report from CBS News.

Children's National taps Microsoft to prototype AI tools

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is partnering with Microsoft to explore how generative AI can improve pediatric care.

Georgia system CEO to exit for West Virginia role

Scott Raynes, president and CEO of Brunswick-based Southeast Georgia Health System since 2022, will step down in March 2025 for a new role.

HPV-related cancer treatment rate drops 27.9% for one group: 9 notes

While some cancer treatment rates continue to increase, rates for HPV-related cancers have dropped almost 28% for one age group since 2016, according to a FAIR Health report published Dec. 10.

Court orders FDA to release more COVID-19 vaccine records

A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas has ruled that the FDA must release key documents related to the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine, according to court documents obtained by Becker’s. 

64 CEO influencers to know | 2024

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Amid flu season, emergency department visits increase: 4 updates

Seasonal influenza activity is on the rise in the U.S., with an uptick in both flu-related emergency department visits and laboratory-confirmed cases, according to a Dec. 6 CDC report. 

UPMC Enterprises sells portfolio company

UPMC Enterprises, the innovation, commercialization and venture capital arm of Pittsburgh-based UPMC, sold a portfolio company to Carta Healthcare.

Scripps back in the black after $242.7M turnaround in FY 2024

San Diego-based Scripps Health reported $206.2 million in operating income (4.2% margin) in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, a $242.7 million turnaround from the $36.6 million operating loss (-0.9% margin) in the previous fiscal year.