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Digital biotech company cuts jobs, shuts down San Francisco offices

Biotech company Emerald Cloud Labs plans to cut 30 jobs and close its San Francisco offices, The Mercury News reported April 18.

Renowned Ohio cardiologist dies at 90

Elias Saadi, MD, a renowned Ohio cardiologist, died April 17 at age 90, The Vindicator reported.

Connecticut Children's Medical Center assigned 'A+' rating on $114M of new debt

Dominant market share and a game-changing capital project has seen Hartford-based Connecticut Children’s Medical Center earn “A+” ratings, Fitch said April 18.

Comprehensive Surgical Care opens Nevada ASC

Comprehensive Surgical Care held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest ASC in Reno, Nev., according to an April 18 report from 2 News.

Patient killed in golf cart accident at Atrium hospital

One patient was killed and two people were injured in a golf cart accident at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, N.C., the hospital confirmed to Becker’s April 19. 

How healthcare informatics leaders are using AI: 10 things to know

Healthcare informatics leaders are deploying automation to improve productivity and make better use of staff time, according to Philips’ Future Health Index 2023 global report.

Bill would require OSHA to issue violence prevention standard for hospitals

A group of federal lawmakers re-introduced legislation April 18 to curb violence against healthcare and social service workers. 

Mark Cuban builds a pharmacy network

Mark Cuban is creating an independent pharmacy network to “serve patients more widely” after pitching the idea to local pharmacy owners in February. 

The 5 most time-consuming revenue cycle tasks

Seventy-six percent of health system financial leaders surveyed said denials management is the most time-consuming revenue cycle task, according to an April 19 report from Akasa, a revenue cycle firm that uses artificial intelligence.

Former physician assistant sentenced for practicing illegally for 2nd time

Theresa Pickering was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for posing as a licensed physician assistant at a family practice in Georgia. This is her second conviction for fraudulently practicing.