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New Jersey to require health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law requiring health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and eliminate cost-sharing for required follow-up colonoscopies, nj.com reported Feb….

Texas hospital official banned from LinkedIn after COVID-19 posts

The elected board member of a Texas hospital has been banned from his LinkedIn account after sharing multiple posts relating to COVID-19, The Texan reported Feb. 10. 

Novant Health awarded $1.5M for rural physician positions

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has been gifted $1.5 million from the Golden Leaf Foundation to improve rural healthcare, NBC affiliate WECT reported Feb. 9. 

Ochsner, supply companies form medical manufacturers group

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health and its supply company, SafeSource Direct, teamed up with seven U.S.-based medical device manufacturers to form the American Medical Manufacturers Association. 

7 recent hospital security, violence prevention efforts

Hospitals, states and hospital associations are taking numerous steps to address a nationwide uptick in violent and aggressive behaviors toward healthcare workers. 

Top 100 hospitals for joint replacements by state, per Healthgrades

Healthgrades has recognized 100 hospitals with their Joint Replacement Excellence Award. These hospitals earned this award due to their superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement.

After C-suite resignations, MetroWest taps new HR director

Framingham, Mass.-based MetroWest Medical Center has named Andy Witty its new human resources director, according to a Feb. 10 news release in the Framingham Source. 

Some Gen-Zers hope they get laid off: here's why

Younger generations aren’t lamenting layoffs, Bloomberg reported Feb. 8. 

California spine surgeon sues ASC

Hooman Melamed, MD, a California-based spine surgeon, filed a lawsuit against Marina Del Rey, Calif.-based Diagnostic and Interventional Surgical Center, where he previously was an owner, and HOI ASC Holdings.

Hawaii Pacific reports profit, but down on 2021

Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health reported net income of $25.3 million in 2022, approximately 52 percent down on 2021 figures of $53.4 million.