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UW Health moves forward with ASC 

Madison, Wis.-based UW Health is moving forward with its new ASC, local NBC affiliate WMTV reported Dec. 23. 

6 nursing grants over $3M fighting nurse shortages in 2022

Here are six major nursing grants and donations used to fight nurse shortages in 2022:

Breakthrough discovery could allow urine tests to detect liver cancer

U.K. researchers discovered a metabolite that could allow physicians to use urine tests to detect liver cancer, the Independent reported Dec. 24.

Automated texting reduces readmissions, emergency department visits by 41%

A recent study found using an automated texting program can reduce readmissions and emergency department visits by 41 percent.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear ivermectin treatment case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will determine whether a court can compel a hospital to provide ivermectin as treatment for COVID-19.

Rural Oklahoma hospital bucks trend with significant investments in patient care

While many rural facilities face an uncertain future, one Oklahoma hospital is expanding its services following its acquisition by a California cardiologist and a more than $5 million renovation, the Pawhuska Journal-Capital reported Dec. 27.

5 federal healthcare updates

From an increase in U.S. healthcare spending to a proposed rule that could save $454 million a year in administrative costs, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 20:

7 gastroenterology updates

From a gastroenterologist charged with assaulting patients to an office relocation, here are seven gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 15: 

Congress passes bill with multiple drug supply provisions: 4 notes

Congress passed an end-of-year bill Dec. 23 that includes withdrawing a federal barrier to pharmacists prescribing an opioid overdose treatment and numerous strategies to manage persistent drug supply problems. 

General Catalyst's busy 2022: 5 takeaways

General Catalyst solidified its role as a disrupter within the healthcare venture capital space in 2021, when Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare sold its PatientKeeper technology to General Catalyst portfolio company Commure. In 2022, the firm conti…