A Pennsylvania law that went into effect Feb. 3 allows providers to write prescriptions in sexually transmitted disease cases for their patients’ sex partners.
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Midcareer vs. late-career gastroenterologist salary in the 5 largest cities
Chicago is the best paying city for midcareer gastroenterologists, while Phoenix is the best paying city for late career gastroenterologists in any practice setting when comparing the five most populous cities in the U.S., according to the Medscape Sal…
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital gets $135M for 6 projects
Loma Linda (Calif.) University Children’s Hospital has been awarded $135 million to fund six major projects.
VA outpatient clinic delayed by struggling supply chain
The new Veterans Affairs Corpus Christi (Texas) Outpatient Clinic is now aiming for a summer 2023 opening following vendor delays due to a backed up supply chain, according to a Feb. 4 report from local news station KIII-TV.
10 health systems and their debt levels
A number of healthcare and hospital systems detailed their levels of debt when reporting financial results in January. Here is a summary of some of those systems that also includes debt totals calculated by ratings agencies:
Allegheny Health Network opens cardio-obstetrics clinic
Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Allegheny Health Network has opened a cardio-obstetrics clinic dedicated to individuals with heart disease who are pregnant, trying to conceive or postpartum.
Sharp hospital workers vote to unionize
Healthcare workers at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Calif., have voted to join Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, according to hospital and union statements shared with Becker’s.
Solaris Health partners with UroPartners
Solaris Health has partnered with UroPartners, the largest independent urology practice in the United States, which has been in operation across Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin since 2004.
UPMC hospital boosts safety infrastructure
Pittsburgh-based UPMC St. Margaret hospital is investing in new LED lighting, paved parking lots, American Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks, new signs and a replacement canopy to improve the exterior safety of the UPMC hospital, the Pittsburgh Trib…
Arkansas health system names marketing director
Lauren Norris has been named director of marketing at Conway (Ark.) Regional Health System, Arkansas Business reported Feb. 6.
