Until now, it has been largely unknown what drives body temperature variations in response to infections like sepsis. Now there may be an answer.
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WellSpan names senior VP to west region
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has named Niki Hinckle senior vice president of its west region.
Dollar General CFO to retire as retailer dips toes in healthcare
John Garratt will retire as CFO of Dollar General on June 2 after more than eight years with the company.
Novant Health using MyChart to address hunger in North Carolina
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is utilizing a MyChart tool that can make referrals for patients experiencing food insecurity.
45% of women forgo preventive care: 7 notes
A recent poll found 45 percent of women forgo preventive care services such as check-ups, screenings and vaccines.
Series of ambulance thefts prompts Arizona fire district to adjust policy
An Arizona fire district is creating an ambulance policy after one of its vehicles was stolen by a patient for the third time, news stations KTVK and KTVK and KPHO, a CBS affiliate, reported Jan. 30.
Texas' Dr. Monika Mathur named Top Medical Officer of the Year
Monika Mathur, MD, chief medical quality and medical officer at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance in Fort Worth, was selected as the Top Medical Officer of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals.
UPMC backs healthcare analytics company in $50M financing round
UPMC Enterprises, the venture capital arm of Pittsburgh-based UPMC Health, joined in a $50 million series D financing round for Clearsense, a healthcare analytics and data company.
Virtual GI care could save $10K per patient, study finds
A study conducted by digestive healthcare company Oshi Health in partnership with a national health plan found that virtual multidisciplinary care for gastrointestinal disorders improves patient outcomes and saves a total of $10,000 per patient over a …
Colorado legislators want to nix supervision for physician assistants
Colorado legislators are trying for a third time to pass a bill that would give physician assistants the ability to practice without physician supervision after meeting certain requirements, ABC affiliate KMGH reported Jan. 30.
