Some critics are speaking out against the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendation to lower the mammogram screening age to 40, KFF Health News reported May 30.
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Former Amazon healthcare exec joins VC firm to focus on startups
TJ Parker, former Amazon Pharmacy consultant and vice president, is rejoining the world of healthcare innovation after leaving the tech giant in September 2022.
5 ways hospitals are working to improve patient experience
Hospitals across the country have launched new initiatives to boost their patient experience ratings, The Wall Street Journal reported May 28.
Tenet names former Quest Diagnostics CEO to board
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare appointed Stephen Rusckowski to its board of directors.
Most nurse staffing laws remain in limbo: Updates from 6 states
Healthcare staffing legislation remains under consideration in some state legislatures and in limbo in others, although one governor recently signed such a bill into law. Here are six updates from across the U.S.:
5 private equity giants in the cardiology industry
Private equity is increasingly investing in cardiology as more procedures move to the outpatient setting.
Tenet Healthcare adds Stephen Rusckowski to board of directors
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, has added Stephen Rusckowski to its board of directors effective immediately.
Pain management ASC, physician to pay $625K to resolve fraud allegations
James Ellner, MD, and his practice and ASC will pay $625,000 to resolve whistleblower allegations that they violated the False Claims Act.
Profit or patients? What experts think of the size of CVS, UnitedHealth
Two of the country’s largest companies, CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group both say they are positioning the U.S. for a shift away from fee-for-service healthcare and will thus save Americans money.
Healthcare roles account for 25% of new jobs in April
The labor market added 253,000 non-farm jobs in April, with healthcare and social service positions accounting for 25 percent of new jobs, CNBC reported May 5.
