Four health tech companies were awarded a $1 billion remote patient monitoring contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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NewYork-Presbyterian sued after physician allegedly drugged, assaulted patient
NewYork-Presbyterian has been named in a civil suit that alleges a patient was drugged and sexually assaulted by Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, a gastroenterologist who previously practiced at its Flushing, N.Y., location.
Banner Health has 'AA-' ratings assigned on approximately $400M of new debt
Phoenix-based Banner Health, an operator of 33 hospitals, has a strong financial profile, robust market share and a growing insurance division, Fitch Ratings said May 31.
Allina Health not alone in refusing treatment for indebted patients, Lown Institute says
Minneapolis-based Allina Health System’s move to turn away patients with outstanding debt is a cost-saving measure is not uncommon, according to the Lown Institute.
Trinity Life Sciences taps new CEO
Trinity Life Sciences, a life sciences commercialization company, promoted Leslie Orne from chief commercial officer to CEO.
One nurse's journey from LPN to CEO
Joseph Williams, BSN, RN, was recently named CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie (Md.), an Encompass Health facility, but unlike many CEOs, Mr. Williams got his start as a licensed practical nurse.
The most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist
Having a lot of rules and regulations is the most challenging part of being a gastroenterologist, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2023.”
Mayo Clinic, Google Cloud partner on generative AI
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic partnered with Google Cloud on a generative artificial intelligence application to improve outcomes, researchers and clinical workflows.
Early career orthopedic surgeon pay across the US
The Great Lakes is the best paying region for orthopedic surgeons with 1 to 7 years of experience in any practice setting when comparing regions of the U.S., according to the Medscape Salary Explorer.
85 strikes since 2021: Why healthcare workers are 'more emboldened to act'
Hospital and health system employees have long participated in labor strikes across the U.S., citing concerns about pay and staffing. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, leading to an increasing number of workers holding actions to…
