Many rural areas don’t have enough primary care physicians, but osteopathic physicians, or DOs, could help fill the gap in rural care, NPR reported June 5.
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12 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
Here are 12 hospital lawsuits and settlements Becker’s has reported since May 19, including a New York hospital suing to overturn the federal government’s decision not to forgive a $10 million paycheck protection loan:
400+ patients mistakenly told they may have cancer due to software glitch
Grail, a company that developed blood tests to detect cancer, mistakenly sent approximately 400 customers letters saying they might be positive for the disease, The New York Times reported June 4.
New York health system names CFO as interim CEO
Oneida (N.Y.) Health CFO Jeremiah Sweet will serve as interim CEO and president effective June 1.
Fortune 500's top 25 healthcare companies
The 69th Fortune 500 was released June 5. The annual list of the largest corporations in the U.S. ranked by revenue for the 2022 fiscal year includes 80 healthcare companies.
Illinois hospital appoints CEO, COO
Hospital Sisters Health System has named Chris Klay president and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Ill., the health system said June 2. He succeeds John Ludwig, who is stepping down due to his health.
Acadia-owned psychiatric hospital in Washington state to close, layoff 288
Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital in suburban Seattle is winding down operations and laying off 288 employees, according to a WARN filing posted June 1.
The highest, lowest paid surgeons: 20 stats
Although the mean annual wage among all surgeons in the U.S. is $337,980, that can vary based on factors including experience and practice setting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Gunshot wound found on missing physician
A gunshot wound was found on the body of John Forsyth, MD, an emergency room physician at Mercy Hospital Cassville (Mo.), who had been missing since May 21, ABC News reported May 31.
Supreme Court allows overcharging lawsuits against SuperValu, Safeway to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision to strike two whistleblower lawsuits alleging SuperValu and Safeway knowingly charged Medicare and Medicaid far more than they charged customers for drugs.
