Category: ROOT

3 recent donations to hospitals

The following hospitals and care centers have received donations since Oct. 26:

Physician wealth update: 8 things to know from this year

From cost-cutting tactics to the richest physicians, here are eight physician wealth updates Becker’s has reported on this year. 

Colorado uses cash incentive to drive down healthcare cost

The Colorado Purchasing Alliance created an initiative that allows employers in the state to negotiate lower prices for healthcare services through a cash incentive, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported Nov. 2.

Mount Sinai faces lawsuit alleging sexism by leadership

Four former employees of Mount Sinai Hospital’s Icahn School of Medicine in New York City filed a lawsuit against the school and four additional defendants Oct. 24, alleging sexist behavior by the school’s leadership. 

CEO to retire from Cleveland Clinic-affiliated health system

Michael Habowski, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic-affiliated Ashtabula County (Ohio) Medical Center Health System, will retire in January, the Star Beacon reported Nov. 1. 

5 recent federal healthcare updates

From increased ASC payment rates to an amoxicillin shortage, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 31:

University of Chicago Medical Center sued over Facebook tracking tool

University of Chicago Medical Center is being sued in federal court for allegedly sharing patient information with Facebook through the use of “pixel” tracking technology.

Ochsner makes 8 leadership appointments, promotions

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has promoted and appointed several leaders to its executive team.

The evolution of gastroenterologist pay

Gastroenterologist compensation has increased by $111,000 on average since 2012. It took a dive between 2019 and 2020, but has continued to rise since. 

Union calls for resignation of Washington hospital leaders

Leaders at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, Wash., are the target of a petition of no confidence.