The University of Oklahoma has received a $2 million gift to establish an endowed chair in ophthalmology, according to a May 22 report from ABC affiliate KTUL.
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Atlas Healthcare Partners taps Dan Jones as COO
Phoenix-based ASC developer and manager Atlas Healthcare Partners has promoted Dan Jones to the role of chief operating officer.
Ozempic pill results in 15% weight loss: Novo Nordisk
A pill version of Ozempic (semaglutide), a Type 2 diabetes drug in high demand for its off-label use for weight loss, resulted in 15.1 percent weight loss among phase 3 study participants.
30 OTC health products recommended by pharmacists
In U.S. News’ newest over-the-counter medicine and health products ranking, the news organization collaborated with The Harris Poll to determine what 350 pharmacists recommend among more than 700 products.
Oregon hospital nurses authorize strike
Members of the Oregon Nurses Association voted to authorize a strike at St. Charles Bend on May 21.
How hospitals fared on Leapfrog's maternity measures amid COVID-19
Hospitals made significant improvements on reducing episiotomies and early elective deliveries during the pandemic, but cesarean sections among patients least likely to need them increased, according to newly released data from The Leapfrog Group
How value-based care is squeezing its way into every corner of healthcare
Value-based care is slowly becoming the name of the game in healthcare.
Washington patient who refuses TB treatment was spotted on public transportation despite court no-show
The woman at the center of an ongoing civil case in Washington state — who is infected with tuberculosis and has repeatedly refused both isolation and treatment — failed to appear in court again on May 19, according to Pierce County Superior Court docu…
How Wellstar plans to invest $100M in digital health over next 10 years
Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System plans to invest $100 million over the next decade in digital health and other startups to help build the “innovations that our patients need the most,” its digital chief told Becker’s.
The barriers to digital transformation in healthcare
As hospitals and health systems continue to accelerate digital transformation throughout their organizations, many do not consider the required changes needed — people, technology, culture and processes — for digital projects to be successful, Kathy Na…
