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The 'goldilocks' strategy: University Hospitals eyes fixes for healthcare's biggest issues

Cleveland-based University Hospitals has launched a $10 million innovation effort to identify, test and scale solutions for some of healthcare’s biggest problems, the organization said June 28. 

6 physical medicine, rehabilitation resident stats: NRMP

A total of 74.6 percent of physician medicine and rehabilitation residents in 2022 and 2023 were first-generation medical school graduates, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program.

Kaiser Permanente ups bond values to $3B

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, part of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, has increased the face amount of outstanding bonds by 25 percent, according to a June 27 filing.
The obligation to pay the now $3 billion notes is “unconditionally and irrev…

Ohio physician sentenced to 2 years for assault

Emergency room physician David Meranda, MD, who worked at an Akron, Ohio-based hospital, was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting a co-worker, the Akron Beacon Journal reported June 27. 

4 radiation oncology resident stats: NRMP

A total of 65.3 percent of radiation oncology residents in 2022 and 2023 were first-generation medical school graduates, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program.

CNO for a day: What 8 nurses would do differently

Nurse retention and happiness are top of mind for many leaders among an increase in strikes and nurses leaving the profession.

4 vascular surgery resident stats: NRMP

A total of 67.7 percent of vascular surgery residents in 2022 and 2023 were first-generation medical school graduates, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program.

Walgreens revises outlook after profits slip

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a profit of $118 million for the latest quarter; a year earlier, the healthcare disruptor recorded a profit of $289 million. 

ChristianaCare names COO

Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare has promoted its interim chief operating officer, Richard Cuming, EdD, MSN, RN, to the permanent position. 

Medical waste company sues Sanford Health over human torso found in plastic container

A medical waste company has filed a lawsuit against Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health, alleging the system planted a human torso at the facility.