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Martin Shkreli creates virtual healthcare assistant

Martin Shkreli — who earned the nickname “pharma bro” after his pharmaceutical company dramatically increased the price of an older drug, and he was eventually sentenced to seven years in prison for securities fraud — revealed he has been working on a …

Conifer's revenues flatten in Q1

Conifer Health Solutions saw net operating revenues of $324 million in the first quarter of 2023, the same figure it saw over the first quarter last year, according to parent company Tenet’s financial report released April 25. 

CommonSpirit, Dignity Health roll out nurse retention program in 21 states

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health has launched a year-long nurse residency program that will be available in 21 states in partnership with Dignity Health Global Education. 

Oregon nursing program risks closure due to leadership void

Portland (Ore.) Community College’s nursing program is at risk of closure due to a vacant nursing director position, OPB reported April 21.

5 former Tennessee hospital workers plead guilty to selling patient information

Five former employees of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist University Hospital pleaded guilty to unlawful disclosure of patient information in violation of HIPAA, according to an April 25 news release from the Justice Department.

Respiratory therapist pleads guilty in deaths of 2 patients

A former respiratory therapist pleaded guilty in the deaths of two Missouri hospital patients in the early 2000s, The Kansas City Star reported April 22. 

Indiana hospitals oppose legislation designed to lower costs

The Indiana Hospital Association opposes an amended bill that would fine hospitals for charging more than 260 percent of the Medicare reimbursement rate for procedures, The Herald Bulletin reported April 25.

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic lays off workers

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, part of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, recently eliminated fewer than 40 positions, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s on April 24. 

Epic, Optum + 8 health systems earn healthcare, IT marketing awards

The 2023 Healthcare and IT Marketing Awards included eight health systems and a couple of EHR vendors.

Former neurosurgeon to pay $1.2M for medically unnecessary procedures

A former neurosurgeon agreed to pay $1.2 million after performing medically unnecessary procedures that were billed to federal healthcare programs, ABC affiliate KIMA reported April 25.