Northwell Holdings, the venture capital arm of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, partnered with Aegis Ventures to launch Optain, an artificial intelligence-powered ocular health company, with a $12 million seed investment.
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CEO pay affects consumer trust: 5 study findings
Researchers have confirmed a link between CEO pay and consumers’ trust of their organizations, according to a series of studies published in the Journal of Business Ethics.
What the push toward the 'homespital' means for private practices
Healthcare is constantly evolving, and technology is at the forefront of driving those changes.
Novavax to lay off 25% of workforce
Novavax will lay off about 25 percent of its workforce and consolidate its facilities as part of a global restructuring to reduce costs, the drugmaker said May 9.
Kaiser hit with proposed class-action lawsuit over third-party tracking tools
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over accusations it let tech companies “intercept” private patient data for advertising purposes.
Michigan nurse sentenced to at least 30 years for 3-year-old's death
A former home health nurse in Michigan has been sentenced to 30 to 75 years in prison in the death of a 3-year-old patient, ABC affiliate WBND reported.
Amid hospital 'chaos,' stick to standards to improve quality
Every time a mistake is made in a healthcare setting, there can be serious repercussions. Patients may suffer lifetime injuries or even pay the ultimate price for someone else’s mistake. Hospitals may wind up paying the price literally — financially an…
Finalist for top U of Iowa Health role calls for partnership, supports capital plans
Mark Rosenblatt, MD, is one of two finalists for the role of vice president of medical affairs and dean of the medical college at University of Iowa Health Care, and he’s calling for capacity expansion and partnerships to shape the future of the Iowa C…
HCA hospitals make 5 executive changes
HCA Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator based in Nashville, Tenn., made leadership changes at several of its hospitals in recent weeks.
The 'increasing risk' of being a health system IT security leader
Hospital and health system IT security chiefs told Becker’s the industry is dealing with increased pressure from ransomware attacks, budget constraints and personal liability concerns.
