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UC Davis Health opens outpatient endoscopy suite

Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health has opened an outpatient endoscopy suite.

Microsoft to lay off 10,000, bringing January tech job cuts to 19,000

Software giant Microsoft is planning to lay off 10,000 workers, or less than 5 percent of the company’s workforce, as the company looks to shift priorities amid economic uncertainty, The New York Times reported Jan. 18.

Colorado hospitals refute governor's 'unfounded' financial claims

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis claimed in his State of the State address that one key reason healthcare costs so much is that hospitals are overcharging patients, with some large health systems posting record profits and sitting on significant cash reserves…

Arkansas health system goes live with Meditech Expanse EHR

Jonesboro, Ark.-based St. Bernards Healthcare went live with the Meditech Expanse EHR system, replacing Meditech’s acute EHR and three disparate ambulatory systems across the four-hospital network.

Healthcare billing fraud: 13 recent cases

From a Florida physician getting 20 years in prison for the “largest ever” case of its kind, to a New York gastroenterologist getting 30 months in prison for a Medicare fraud scheme, here are 13 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker’s has reported sinc…

The greatest challenges in physician self-employment: 5 thoughts

Medscape surveyed 744 self-employed physicians for its 2022 “Self-employed Physicians Report” on their experiences.

Optum's busy start to 2023: 3 moves ASCs need to know

Optum has inked two major deals and reported a jump in revenue since the beginning of 2023. 

Avera hospital names Theresa Guenther permanent CEO

Avera Creighton (Neb.) Hospital has promoted its interim CEO, Theresa Guenther, to the permanent post. 

The top 10 rural hospitals nationwide, by margin

Rural hospitals are often the most vulnerable to economic pressures, but there is no shortage of success stories for leaders to learn from and emulate, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. 

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin opens its 8th office

Wausau-based Eye Clinic of Wisconsin has opened its eighth location, Wausau Pilot & Review reported Jan. 17.