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8 CEOs' paths to healthcare

The Becker’s Hospital Review Corner Office series asks hospital and health system CEOs to share one thing that piqued their interest in healthcare.

'It can be hard to know where to begin': How data forges the path to health equity at NorthShore Edward-Elmhurst Health

At Evanston-based NorthShore Edward-Elmhurst Health, data, strategy and health equity are indivisible. 

Health data startup founded at Northwestern gets $500K infusion

A health tech startup founded by Evanston, Ill.-based Northwestern University students has received $500,000 in pre-seed funding.

Georgia hospital names successor to ousted CEO

Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton, Ga., has named Tyler Taylor CEO, WGAU reported. 

Sunvera Group adds Pennsylvania ophthalmology practice, ASC to network

Zimm Cataract & Laser Center and its affiliate Premier Surgical Center in Erie, Pa., have partnered with Sunvera Group, an ophthalmology management services organization. The partnership establishes Sunvera’s presence in the Pennsylvania market.

Nurse practitioner sues CVS, alleging religious discrimination

A nurse practitioner filed a lawsuit against CVS Health Jan. 11, alleging the company fired her for refusing to prescribe contraceptives and drugs that can induce abortion. 

Health system M&A revenues hit $45B in 2022, mega mergers surge: 7 notes

Healthcare transaction revenues hit all-time highs in 2022, according to an analysis from Kaufman Hall.

Why XBB.1.5 will not get a Greek letter: WHO

The XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant does not warrant its own Greek letter name — at least not yet — because data suggests it is behaving similarly to other omicron sublineages in terms of transmissibility, severity, immune escape and its effect on intervent…

North Carolina hospital unveils new branding

Rocky Mount, N.C.-based Nash UNC Health Care has changed its name to UNC Health Nash. 

Dr. Ije Akunyili appointed chief medical officer of RWJBarnabas hospital

Jersey City (N.J.) Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas facility, appointed Ije Akunyili, MD, chief medical officer.