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AI-powered imaging now at HCA hospitals in Texas

Artificial intelligence-powered imaging technology is now available at some Texas hospitals that are part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.

Hunterdon Health slumps to $30M loss

Flemington, N.J.-based Hunterdon Healthcare System suffered an over 200 percent drop in net income in the nine months ending Sept. 30, compared to the same period last year, reporting a net loss when comparing all revenue with expenses of $30.6 million.

At Texas hospital, ER sees 800% spike in children with mental health crises

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston has experienced an 800 percent increase for mental health services since before the pandemic, according to information the hospital shared with Becker’s Nov. 17.

Utah physician charged with performing surgeries without a license

Salt Lake City-based ophthalmologist Paul Wade Wyatt, MD, is facing criminal charges for allegedly performing surgeries with a suspended license, leaving one patient blind, according to a report from NBC affiliate KSL. 

Hive ransomware gang has made $100M from victims’ payments

Hive, a ransomware group known to target the healthcare industry, has received approximately $100 million in ransom payments. 

Texas AG to investigate Epic’s role in denying patients’ access to medical records

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Epic Systems over a policy that allegedly prevents parents from accessing their children’s medical records once they become teenagers.

What physicians, patients think of charging for MyChart messages

Cleveland Clinic’s plan to charge for MyChart messages requiring clinician time and expertise has been met with mixed reviews from physicians and patients.

10 women on the move in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by Becker’s since Nov. 11.

CMS to add physician relationships to Care Compare

CMS is adding information on providers’ affiliations to Medicare Care Compare, a consumer search tool for home health, hospice and other Medicare-reimbursed health care services.

8 anesthesia updates

Here are eight anesthesia updates ASC leaders should know that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 1: