Seattle-based University of Washington researchers discovered why cell transplants used to repair damage after a heart attack cause arrhythmias and found a possible alternative, The Washington Post reported April 28.
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Florida researchers zero in on possible new way to detect cancer with blood tests
Gainesville-based University of Florida researchers developed a new CRISPR-powered method to diagnose cancer at earlier stages using blood tests.
Reimbursements remain low while costs keep climbing: 43 healthcare leaders share their biggest concerns regarding procedure reimbursements
Rising staffing and supply costs and a low reimbursement rate from CMS are some of the biggest concerns physicians have surrounding procedure reimbursements.
5 hospitals, health systems raising workers' pay
The following hospitals and health systems have announced or shared plans for raising workers’ pay since April 10.
3 New York hospitals reach 'historic' agreement with workers
Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East have approved a contract with Danbury, Conn.-based Nuvance Health that includes wage increases.
U of Iowa Health Care denies sharing patient data with Facebook
University of Iowa Health Care said it did not share confidential patient information with social media giant Facebook, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported April 27.
Stanford Healthcare AI director says hype on generative AI will soon cool
Steven Lin, MD, a physician and executive director of the Palo, Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Healthcare AI Applied Research Team, said he is skeptical that generative AI will become a widespread tool among healthcare’s front-line workers, Politico repor…
The bargaining chip gastroenterologists are using to command higher salaries
Gastroenterologist pay has risen 11 percent in the last year, reaching $501,000 annually and outpacing the average specialty physician pay by $119,000.
Georgia hospital lays off CEO, 3 other top-paid execs
Four of Habersham Medical Center’s top executives have been laid off as part of cost-cutting measures before it joins Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Health System on July 1, nowhaberbasham.com reported April 27.
10 discounts, freebies to honor National Nurses Week
Every year, companies offer a range of freebies and discounts to honor National Nurses Week, which starts May 6.
