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4 anesthesia updates

Here are four anesthesia updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 23:

NYU Langone Health gains stake in 3D digital surgery platform

New York City-based NYU Langone Health has gained an equity stake in 3D digital surgery company Medical iSight as part of a development deal.

UH Newark unveils $1.8B master plan for new hospital

Newark, N.J.-based University Hospital is making progress on a plan to replace its current facility with the unveiling of a $1.8 billion master plan, according to a Jan. 29 New Jersey Business Magazine report.

Biden administration to end COVID-19 public health emergency in May

The Biden administration has informed Congress it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies May 11 — signaling an end to the pandemic’s crisis era and an unwinding of federal flexibilities that reshaped the nation’s healthcare system…

Russian hackers disrupt health system websites across US

Russian hacking group Killnet claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that disrupted hospital and health system websites across the U.S., according to BetterCyber, a technology company.

Former CEO's bonuses exceeded his authority, MetroHealth says in court filing

Fired MetroHealth President and CEO Akram Boutros, MD, acted beyond his authority by awarding himself $1.98 million in bonuses, the Cleveland-based system said in a court filing, cleveland.com reported Jan. 30. 

11 medical schools boycott US News rankings: Who, why and what's next

Eleven medical schools have withdrawn from U.S. News and World Report’s rankings, beginning with Harvard Medical School on Jan. 17. 

Hospitals prepare for the next virus surge: 5 leaders weigh in

While the most recent intense respiratory virus season may have peaked and experts predict future seasons will model pre-pandemic patterns, capacity and staffing challenges will likely persist in future seasons.  

The US outspends other high-income countries on healthcare. But its care outcomes lag behind.

The U.S. spends two to four times as much on healthcare as most other high-income countries, a new Commonwealth Fund study found.

The US outspends other high-income countries on healthcare. But its care outcomes lag behind.

The U.S. spends two to four times as much on healthcare as most other high-income countries, a new Commonwealth Fund study found.