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How rare is remote work in healthcare?

Many workers desire the ability to work remotely, even if they only get the option a few days a week. Flexibility allows people to maintain the work-life balance some developed during the pandemic — and in a high-burnout field like healthcare, balance …

10 cities workers are moving to, leaving

Some Southern cities are gaining workers while others see big losses, according to LinkedIn’s June “Workforce Report.” 

Capsule endoscopy market predicted to surpass $1.09 trillion by 2030

The global capsule endoscopy market is predicted to see a 8.8 percent compound annual growth rate and exceed a value of $1.09 trillion by 2030, as investments and consumer preference for minimally invasive surgeries are on the rise.

Boston Children's finalizes Franciscan Children's partnership

After more than 18 months since signaling plans to combine, Boston Children’s Hospital and Brighton, Mass.-based Franciscan Children’s said they will close on an affiliation agreement July 1.

Pennsylvania medical debt relief bill moves forward: 4 things to know

The Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would relieve medical debt for low-income residents, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Truist Bank sues physician couple for allegedly using medical office building business loans for personal expenses

Truist Bank has filed a lawsuit against a physician husband and wife who allegedly misappropriated business loans intended for use on medical office buildings for personal expenses, according to a June 29 report from the South Florida Business Journal….

2 physicians accuse HCA Healthcare of fraud, overbilling

Two physicians have accused HCA Healthcare and TeamHealth of defrauding government programs by overcharging for care, according to a June 28 report from Medscape.

Mass General Brigham names inaugural infection control chief

Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD, has been named Mass General Brighams’s inaugural chief of infection control, the Somerville, Mass.-based system said June 28. She was also recently appointed to a federal committee to advise on the nation’s infection control…

'Sea of sameness': The hardest part about being a healthcare marketer

Paul Matsen, chief marketing and communications officer at the Cleveland Clinic, said the hardest part about being a healthcare marketer is trying to go against some of the established conventions that have become a standard within the industry, Market…

88% of physicians say telehealth increases access to care

Eight-eight percent of U.S. physicians said telemedicine has been a vital tool in helping patients access healthcare, particularly in patient populations that have historically faced barriers to care, according to a June 29 report from digital healthca…