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Sparrow Health sees credit rating improve after U of Michigan merger

Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System was removed from CreditWatch status following the successful completion of its tie-up with Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health, S&P Global said May 16.

3 notable heart drugs in shortage

The American Society for Health System Pharmacists reported three cardiology drugs in shortage.

3 notable heart drugs in shortage

The American Society for Health System Pharmacists reported three cardiology drugs in shortage.

Sexual orientation disparities in heart health: 3 study notes

A recent study found sexual orientation disparities in heart health.

What happens if ASC reimbursement issues are not addressed? 

While the ASC industry as a whole has opportunity for growth, Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Cumberland-based SurgCenter of Western Maryland, is concerned about the lack of accountability for payers. 

Nebraska hospital goes live with Meditech

Alliance, Neb.-based Box Butte General Hospital went live with its new Meditech EHR system on May 1, Alliance-Times Herald reported May 17.

Nebraska hospital goes live with Meditech

Alliance, Neb.-based Box Butte General Hospital went live with its new Meditech EHR system on May 1, Alliance-Times Herald reported May 17.

Kaiser pixel lawsuit prompts allegations against Microsoft

Microsoft and software company Qualtrics are facing a patient-led lawsuit that alleges that the company’s online analytics technologies violates health privacy protection laws, according to a May 15 lawsuit obtained by Becker’s.

ECU Health names new chief medical informatics officer

Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health has named Richard Medford, MD, as its new chief medical informatics and digital health officer. 

What to consider when paying anesthesiologists, CRNAs

When deciding what to pay anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, it is more important to assess what will keep anesthesiologists from leaving a group rather than relying solely on data, Rita Astani, president of anesthesia at RC…