Sixty-five percent of medical billing companies surveyed said they have a positive outlook on the industry, compared to 9 percent with a negative outlook, according to a Feb. 15 report from digital health platform Tebra.
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Moderna promises $0 cost for its COVID-19 vaccine post PHE
As the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 is set to end May 11, Moderna whistled a new tune Feb. 15, saying both insured and uninsured Americans will not pay a price for its vaccine.
California proposes $25/hour minimum wage for healthcare workers
A proposed bill in California would require a healthcare worker minimum wage of $25 per hour.
57% of US physicians say social media influences their perception of medicine, treatment
A survey conducted by Sermo, a private social media platform for physicians, and LiveWorld, a digital and social media agency, found that 57 percent of physicians said they frequently or occasionally allow social media to influence their perception of …
$15M gift gets Moffitt innovation center latest in cancer tech
A $15 million donation will help Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center bring proton therapy treatment to its new 775-acre innovation center.
$5.5M gift to Mercy hospital will help fund construction of new tower
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Mercy Hospital Southwest received a $5.5 million gift from local builder Tom Hardt and the Hardt Foundation that will help fund the construction of a new 106-bed patient care tower, bakersfield.com reported Feb. 15.
12 most expensive neighborhoods for physicians to live in
The 12 most expensive neighborhoods for physicians to live in in the U.S. are all located in California and Florida, the two states with the most ASCs in the nation, according to a Feb. 14 report from Bloomberg based on data from home buyer website Zil…
Florida health system CEO to retire
Steve Johnson is retiring as president and CEO of Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First at the end of the month, Space Coast Daily reported Feb. 14.
16 ophthalmology updates in 2 weeks
From a new OCLI Vision acquisition to renewed medical partnerships, here are 16 ophthalmology updates Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 1.
60+ healthcare companies on Forbes' list of best employers
Forbes named more than 60 healthcare companies among America’s best large and midsized employers for 2023.
