Category: ROOT

University Hospitals Ventures leader looks to the next generation for investment inspiration

For inspiration on what to invest in, David Sylvan, president of University Hospitals Ventures, looks to his children.

Connecticut Children's physician awarded $14M for Crohn's disease research

Jeffrey Hyams, MD, of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, has been given $14 million for his research in Crohn’s disease, WTNH reported April 20. 

Florida's Baptist Health Care suffers credit downgrade to 'BBB'

Pensacola, Fla.-based Baptist Health Care had the rating downgraded on a series of its bonds as a reflection of “pressured operating performance and cash flow,” S&P Global said April 19.

XBB.1.16's growth and symptoms: 4 updates

The latest CDC estimates indicate omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 accounts for nearly 10 percent of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

Specialty physicians cut from Indiana noncompete ban bill

Indiana’s house of representatives have voted in favor of a noncompete ban bill for only primary care physicians, excluding specialty physicians, IndyStar reported April 21. 

Tenet shareholders to vote for clarity on abortion policy

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s corporation shareholders will soon vote for clarity on the system’s abortion policies, Becker’s has learned. 

Why Epic's new AI tool brought Microsoft 's research VP to tears

Microsoft, Google and Amazon are partnering with healthcare startups and companies to develop, integrate and scale generative AI technology with the aim of reducing clinicians time spent on repetitive tasks, CNBC reported April 21. 

Sutter names interim CFO

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has named Dominic Nakis the system’s interim CFO as it searches for a permanent CFO over the next 12 to 18 months.

18 hospital, health system sales in the works

Here are 18 planned hospital and health system sales Becker’s has reported on in 2023:

Allegheny Health Network names 2 hospital presidents

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has named presidents to two of its Pennsylvania hospitals.