Amazon has launched a new genomics service that is already being used by such organizations as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Viewpoint: Physicians should complete competency assessments as they age
Given the crucial nature of their work, Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, believes physicians should undergo periodic competency assessments after age 65.
Pennsylvania physician sentenced to up to 6 years for unlawful opioid prescription
Doylestown, Pa.-based Richard Alan Kondan, DO, has been sentenced to two to six years in prison for unlawful prescription of opioids, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said Nov. 29.
Vizient to grab gloves from Ochsner Health’s supply company
Ochsner Health’s medical supply company, SafeSource Direct, will provide chemo-rated nitrile gloves to Vizient, a healthcare consulting company.
The specialties driving ASC growth
As procedures migrate to the outpatient setting, ASC leaders are seeing cardiology and orthopedics as huge opportunities for growth.
Bayfront Health plans ‘institute square’ featuring specialty centers
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Bayfront Health is planning a cluster of specialty healthcare facilities on its St. Petersburg hospital campus, the St. Pete Catalyst reported Nov. 28.
Construction on $1.9B Ohio hospital resumes after repairs to cracked column
Construction on Columbus, Ohio-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s $1.9 billion hospital tower resumed Nov. 28 after a crack was found Nov. 23, Construction Dive reported.
Cleveland Clinic expands global network of in-country representatives
Cleveland Clinic now has five new in-country representatives to assist patients worldwide with their care journey, including help with questions and appointment scheduling.
UNC Southeastern reveals $75M loss in ‘difficult’ year
UNC Health Southeastern, which fully completed its transition under the Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health umbrella during fiscal year 2022, reported a $74 million loss for the period ending June 30, admitting the year had been “difficult” as it strugg…
Kettering Health to offer virtual breastfeeding support through partnership
Nest Collaborative, a virtual breastfeeding support platform, has partnered with Kettering (Ohio) Health to provide telehealth breastfeeding support to patients giving birth at the system’s maternity centers.
