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U of Iowa Health to vote on new $249M health sciences building amid construction boom

Iowa City-based University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is to seek approval next week for a new $249 million health sciences academic building, The Gazette reported June 6.

UPMC exec to lead European hospital federation

Eamonn Fitzgerald, managing director of UPMC Ireland, has been named president of the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation, where he will be at the forefront of shaping the country’s healthcare policies and promoting excellence in care delivery …

CEO named for Broward HealthPoint, Broward Health Physician Group

Dane Ficco was named CEO of Broward HealthPoint and Broward Health Physician Group.

Hospital economic activity contracts for 1st time in almost 3 years

Declines in new supplies orders, a backlog of orders and employment issues were among the factors driving hospital economic activity to contract for the first time in 35 months, the Institute for Supply Management said June 7.

Ohio man indicted for attempting to burn down medical office building

A grand jury has charged Columbus, Ohio, resident Izuchukwu Ogbuehi with two counts of aggravated arson and two counts of attempted aggravated arson for pouring gasoline on the floor of Mount Carmel St. Ann’s medical office building in Westerville, Ohi…

Maine lawmakers kill bill that would have allowed hospitals to rehire unvaccinated workers

Members of the Maine House of Representatives have voted against a bill that would have allowed unvaccinated healthcare workers to return to their jobs.

Highest-paying specialties in the 10 largest US cities

Orthopedics is the highest-paid physician specialty for mid-career practitioners (eight to 14 years) in four of the largest U.S. cities. 

The healthcare disruptors this spine surgeon is looking forward to

Technological advancements are shaking up healthcare as we know it.

The cardiology industry by the numbers

Here are five numbers that provide a snapshot of the cardiology industry, per Medscape’s “Cardiologist Compensation Report 2023.”

Gastro Health & Nutrition to open 3rd clinic location

Katy, Texas-based Gastro Health & Nutrition is opening its third clinic in Houston, Texas, expanding the success of its Victoria, Texas location.