A Harrisonville, Mo., patient has sued Kansas City-based Research Medical Center, alleging staff gave him a drug he was allergic to during heart surgery prep two years ago, according to a Jan. 11 report in the Kansas City Star.
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10 medical schools with the highest, lowest share of graduates in primary care
The growing shortage of primary care physicians poses a critical challenge for the nation’s healthcare system, with the American Association of Medical Colleges projecting a shortfall of up to 40,400 by 2036.
St. Joseph's Health taps chief administrative officer
Paterson, N.J.-based St. Joseph’s Health has appointed David De Simone as its chief administrative officer and general counsel, effective Jan. 13.
'We're just getting started': Cleveland Clinic, AI and clinical care
At Cleveland Clinic, AI tools are advancing not just patient care, but patient privacy and clinical practices.
MUSC Health grows marketing team
Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health is adding a former WCBD-TV meteorologist to its marketing team.
GI Partners of Illinois links with Sylvan Health
Libertyville, Ill.-based GI Partners of Illinois has partnered with Nashville, Tenn.-based Sylvan Health, a nutritional services provider.
Washington hospital board taps new leadership
Jeff Elbracht, president of the Pullman (Wash.) Regional Hospital board of commissioners, resigned Jan. 5, after serving on the board for 18 years. Tricia Grantham succeeded Mr. Elbracht in the role.
VUMC taps AVP of revenue cycle management
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has named John Wilhelm associate vice president of revenue cycle operations, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.
Top 9 industries for tech pay: Where healthcare ranks
Technology professionals in healthcare have experienced a 4.7% drop in salary since 2023, but their pay still ranks above some other industries, career marketplace Dice reported.
Stanford adopts AI to inform patients of test results: 6 notes
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Health Care has adopted an artificial intelligence tool to help inform patients of test results.
