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NIH panel votes for more oversight on pathogen research

On Jan. 27, a National Institutes of Health panel unanimously voted in favor of draft recommendations to boost oversight of pathogen research. It is now up to the White House to decide whether to adopt the recommendations, according to a report from Th…

8 traits of the best physicians, per the AMA

Providers who strive to be “system citizens” will stand out as the healthcare field evolves, according to the American Medical Association. 

Care New England shows early signs of financial improvement, but uphill battle remains

Providence, R.I.-based Care New England is showing signs of tentatively improving financial health after reporting a more than $111 million loss in fiscal 2022.

Center for Pain Management acquires Indiana Spine & Pain Institute

The Center for Pain Management has acquired Indiana Spine & Pain Institute. 

28 ophthalmology updates

All the ophthalmology news Becker’s has covered since Dec. 29:

12 states with the highest percentage of rural hospitals at immediate risk of closure

Rural hospitals are under immense financial strain. Since 2005, 183 rural hospitals have closed. 

New York health system taps senior HR director

Olean, N.Y.-based Upper Allegheny Health System has named Lesley Zurek its senior director of human resources. 

'Only a sociopath could practice as an employee of a large health system': How burnout has affected 5 physicians

Sixty-three percent of physicians have been burned out for 13 months or more, according to a survey published Jan. 27 by Medscape.

Tenet hospital CEO retires; leadership shuffle ensues

Gary Honts, CEO of Indio, Calif.-based JFK Memorial Hospital, has retired, according to local news sources. 

Texas Children's Hospital named leader of pediatric organ transplants for 6th year

For the sixth consecutive year, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston has been named as the nation’s leading hospital in pediatric organ transplants.