San Diego federal prosecutors have dropped a Medicare fraud case against Irvine, Calif.-based Proove Biosciences, a genetic testing company, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Jan. 12.
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Dignity hospital names new chief of staff
Dignity Health-Glendale (Calif.) Memorial Hospital and Health Center has named Vigen Khojayan, MD, its chief of staff.
California clinic receives 5-star award from America's Physician Groups
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Sansum Clinic has received America’s Physician Groups’ five-star elite status as part of its 2022 Standards of Excellence program, Noozhawk reported Jan. 12.
$400M Hawaii hospital renovation plan moves forward
The $400 million renovation project plan for Kapaa, Hawaii-based Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has moved forward as hospital administrators work to have a set plan in place by the end of the year, Honolulu Civil Beat reported Jan. 13.
Digital health: Who's up, who's down
The digital health market is constantly changing, with startups coming on to the scene and more established companies restructuring their strategies.
Intermountain Healthcare breaks ground on Utah ASC
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare broke ground on a new ASC in Layton, Utah, on Jan. 12, according to a Jan. 13 report from the Standard-Examiner.
Nursing home owner Bob Dean sued again — now for misusing HUD funds
Nursing home owner Bob Dean, who recently settled a class-action lawsuit for $12.5 million, is being sued by the U.S. government for allegedly misallocating $4 million in Federal Housing Administration funds.
Anesthesiologist highest paying job for 2023: US News
Anesthesiologist was named the highest paying job in the U.S. for 2023 according to a new report from U.S. News & World Report. It joins 14 other healthcare jobs in the top 25.
Hospital sector will face sustained challenges in 2023; bankruptcies likely: 5 things to know
While hospitals largely avoided the growing trend of healthcare bankruptcies in 2022, the ending of COVID-19 protections will add to ongoing labor expense and inflationary challenges and mean much of the sector will remain under pressure, according to …
7 things ASC leaders are excited about
Nine ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what they’re most excited about in 2023.
