Kroger Health, the national grocery chain’s healthcare division, will set up clinical trial sites for research on colorectal cancer gut and immune health with the aim of developing personalized medicines.
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What cardiologists are paid in the 3 largest US cities
Self-employed cardiologists earn more than their employed counterparts in three major U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, according to Medscape’s physician salary explorer.
UC San Diego Health earns endoscopy unit award
The University of California San Diego Health’s endoscopy program has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for its commitment to quality and safety.
14 health systems that charge for patient portal messages
Several hospitals and health systems now charge patients for electronic messages through patient portals like Epic’s MyChart.
URMC pediatric hospital launches workforce app for surgical staff
University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center-Golisano Children’s Hospital partnered with digital health company Elemeno Health to launch an app for perioperative surgical staff.
Pharma's 15 biggest lobbyists
Thirty-two lobbying groups representing the pharmaceutical industry spent more than $2 million in 2022, Politico reported Jan. 24.
Florida's Health First sees expenses rise to over $2B, reports losses
Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First reported an operating loss of almost $75 million in fiscal 2022 as expenses rose to over $2 billion, an increase of more than 11 percent.
How Dollar General is testing the waters of rural healthcare
Dollar General is leveraging its store locations to bring more healthcare access to rural America, Pymnts reported Jan. 23.
How much 3 health systems are paying for EHR installs
Here is how much three health systems are expected to pay for the cost of purchasing, installing and upgrading a new or current electronic health record system:
Brooks-TLC hospital relocation may be moving closer to reality
The fate of a new Brooks-TLC hospital location in Western New York looks to be clearer as local authorities in Dunkirk appear increasingly resigned to losing out to a new facility in next door Fredonia, according to a Jan. 24 report in The Post-Journal.
