The state Board of Registration in Medicine has taken disciplinary action against the medical license of a plastic surgeon following a mistake during a procedure, The Berkshire Eagle reported Jan. 26.
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15 hospitals chosen for heart failure education program
In partnership with Abbott, the American Heart Association has launched a $3 million initiative to address knowledge gaps found within heart failure treatment education that may be contributing to cardiovascular care disparities.
Lee Health breaks ground on $435M hospital campus: 5 notes
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has broken ground on its new healthcare campus, which will include an acute care hospital and a medical office building.
North Dakota system taps chief human resources officer
Ryan Miller has been appointed vice president and chief human resources officer at Minot, N.D.-based Trinity Health, effective Jan. 20.
Court upholds North Carolina physician' conviction for $46M fraud scheme
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of Anita Jackson, a Raleigh, N.C.-based otolaryngologist, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in a $46 million Medicare fraud scheme, NBC affiliate…
California system names CEO
Anna Roth, RN, was appointed president and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee, Calif., effective March 10.
Where prior authorization stands in 2025
Many physicians and practices say prior authorization is a major administrative burden and have urged lawmakers to institute reforms to the process for commercial and public payers.
GLP-1s are reshaping cardiovascular care: Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai experts are advocating for patients to have access to GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide as a key component to caring for and preventing cardiovascular disease.
7 roles with employees on the job hunt
About half of U.S. employees plan to look for a new role in 2025, according to a Jan. 23 LinkedIn News post.
Biggest challenges for health system IT teams
As healthcare organizations navigate the fast-evolving digital landscape, attracting and retaining IT talent remains a critical challenge.
