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Doylestown Health hits $100M fundraising goal

Doylestown (Pa.) Health has surpassed its fundraising goal of $100 million through its One Vision Campaign, which invests in programs, technology, facilities and people across the health system. Patch reported April 3.

FDA to clear another booster for high-risk groups, officials say

The FDA is planning to make another COVID-19 booster that targets omicron available for high-risk individuals, The Washington Post reported April 3.

What is Mass General investing in? 21 companies in the health system's portfolio

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has a large venture capital arm, Mass General Brigham Ventures, and has made some notable investments in the life sciences, biotech, medtech and digital health spaces.

Consolidation: Bright future or slippery slope for ASCs? 32 leaders discuss

The executives featured in this article are all speaking at Becker’s 29th Annual ASC Conference at the Swissotel Chicago.

10 states with the largest dips in travel nurse pay

The average weekly travel nurse pay in March in the U.S. was $2,590, down 14.09 percent from $3,015 during the same month in 2022, according to a report from Vivian Health, a national healthcare hiring marketplace.    

Long Island Community Hospital upgraded as it benefits from NYU Langone backing

Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, N.Y., an affiliate of the NYU Langone system, has been upgraded amid extensive investment and a $100 million capital commitment from its parent company.

3 major gastroenterology industry moves

Here are three key moves in the gastroenterology industry that Becker’s has reported on since March 1: 

All healthcare actors must contribute to a system facing 'existential crisis,' report says

Hospitals and health systems are facing an existential crisis and, while such systems must address fundamental issues themselves, other players in the U.S. healthcare industry need to join forces to help them deal with the crisis.

What's next in hospitals? Leveraging the 'voice of the bedside care team'

When it comes to excelling as a hospital leader, one must be an excellent communicator, possess high levels of emotional intelligence and be able to put patients at the center of all decision-making, Rachael Drake, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer at Pri…

Private practice for physicians is possible: AMA

Being a private practice physician is a good fit for those looking to be their own boss and work with like-minded colleagues, the American Medical Association said in an April 3 blog post.