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Anesthesiologists in the headlines: 3 updates in 2 weeks

Here are three anesthesiologist updates to know since Jan. 27:

23 charged in alleged $61.5M scheme to defraud Medicare through kickbacks, bribes

The Justice Department has charged 23 Michigan residents for their alleged involvement in two schemes to defraud Medicare of more than $61.5 million by paying kickbacks and bribes and billing CMS for unnecessary medical services that were not provided.

'JoinMdHealth' looks to fill Maryland's hospital jobs

Maryland’s 60 hospitals and health systems have launched a digital marketing campaign to fill healthcare jobs.

Sarasota system reports robust operating income

Sarasota (Fla.) County Public Hospital reported a net operating income of $10.8 million in its latest quarter, building on an annual total of $34.9 million.

New Jersey health system looks to streamline care through Memora partnership

Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health tapped virtual care company Memora to automate routine clinician tasks. 

Duke hospitals to install weapons detectors

Duke University Health System is boosting security measures at its hospitals as part of efforts to address the safety of workers, patients and visitors. 

Healthy lifestyle may cut long COVID-19 risk for some women

Adherence to healthy lifestyle habits including proper sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight prior to COVID-19 infection reduces the chance of developing long COVID-19, a study of nearly 2,000 women revealed.

Alphabet VC arm GV invests $28.1M in mental health startup Firsthand

GV, the venture capital arm of Google parent company Alphabet, has invested $28.1 million in mental health startup Firsthand, Behavioral Health Business reported.

OhioHealth to acquire hospital, expand joint venture

Columbus-based OhioHealth and Select Medical, an operator of long-term acute care and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, have inked a definitive agreement to acquire the operating assets of Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.

13 hospitals seeking chief nursing officers

Below are 13 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers.