Becker’s has reported on six physician practice closures since Nov. 7.
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10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From a judge dismissing a class-action lawsuit against CommonSpirit to a former employee suing Lurie Children’s for alleged retaliation, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements and legal developments that Becker’s has reported since Nov. …
Georgia system names CEO
Matt Hanley, MD, was selected as the next president and CEO of Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Health System.
Mount Sinai, US Anesthesia Partners form anesthesia group
New York City-based Mount Sinai and U.S. Anesthesia Partners have formed Greater New York Anesthesia Services.
Georgia health system names marketing chief
Erika Bennett has been named vice president of marketing and brand experience at Valdosta, Ga.-based SGMC Health.
NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins donate $114K for UPMC hospital gym
The NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins have donated $114,000 to renovate the gym at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, NHL.com reported.
Allina faces $83K in fines over workplace violence
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has proposed more than $83,000 in fines against Minneapolis-based Allina Health related to more than a dozen “serious” incidents of workplace violence at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, the The Minnesota Sta…
Penn State Health achieves $217M turnaround in FY 2024
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health reported an operating income of $56.8 million (1.4% margin) for fiscal year 2024, ended June 30, a significant improvement from a $160.5 million operating loss (-3.3% margin) in fiscal year 2023, according to a Nov….
The key to avoiding malpractice suits for gastroenterologists
The most frequent cause of medical malpractice allegations against gastroenterologists are diagnostic errors.
AHRQ unveils new hospital safety dashboard
The National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety launched a new public-facing dashboard that aggregates federal safety data Dec. 5.
