Most physicians have never undergone a peer review, but 56% of physicians said they were concerned that peer reviews could be used to punish them, according to a Medscape report.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in New York City
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on the morning of Dec. 4 in New York City in what appears to be a targeted attack, The New York Times has reported.
KU Health boosts FYQ1 margin to 2.1% after Liberty Hospital acquisition
Kansas City-based University of Kansas Health System reported an operating income of $26.8 million (2.2% margin) in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (the three months ended Sept. 30), reversing a $15.4 million loss (-1.5% margin) in the same period las…
Fox Chase expands genetic counseling to another hospital
Philadelphia-based Fox Chace Cancer Center is expanding genetic counseling to its Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Tenet hospital exec heads to HCA
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami has appointed Jessica Miller, RN, chief operating officer, according to a Dec. 3 news release shared with Becker’s.
OSHU cancer institute CEO resigns
Brian Druker, MD, has resigned as CEO of OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
The confusion surrounding hysterectomies: 6 notes
When patients undergo hysterectomies, they are often unaware of exactly which organs they have had removed or are unfamiliar with the full range of surgical options available, according to a Dec. 1 story from The New York Times, which is based on inter…
Medicaid payments vs. nursing home costs: 5 takeaways
Medicaid payment rates given to the average nursing home covered about 82 cents per dollar of care costs for Medicaid residents, according to a recent federal government report.
About 1 in 3 US pharmacies have closed since 2010: Study
Between 2018 and 2021, more pharmacies closed in the U.S. than opened, according to research published Dec. 3 in Health Affairs.
Will Trump reverse the nursing home staffing mandate? 3 notes
Nursing home officials said they are counting on the Trump administration to reverse an impending Biden-era staffing level mandate, KFF Health News reported Dec. 3.
