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68% percent of hospitals execs say digital health market is challenging to navigate

Sixty-eight percent of hospital executives say they have a hard time navigating the digital health market, which in turn is causing them to have a difficult time realizing the full potential of available digital health solutions, according to a March 2…

Walgreens launches pilot program to help manage patient medications post-discharge

Walgreens and Village Medical have launched a new pilot program that helps patients manage new medications prescribed during their hospital stay. 

How GE Healthcare is revamping its branding post-spinoff

On Nov. 30, GE’s board approved the plan to spin off its healthcare business, GE Healthcare, and since then, the company has been working to establish itself as a separate entity by developing its branding, PRWeek reported March 23. 

Lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over data collection: 4 healthcare takeaways

On March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress regarding the app’s data collection practices. The interaction was hardly amicable. 

Gastroenterologist vs. general surgeon pay in 40 states

Gastroenterologists earn less than general surgeons in every state, according to 2022 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

False claim allegations and recalled eye drops: 10 ophthalmology updates in 3 weeks

From a $2.9 million false claim allegation to three deaths linked to bacterial infections caused by artificial tears, here are 10 ophthalmology updates since March 6. 

2 more eye drops recalled in response to contamination risks

Pharmedica and Apotex voluntarily recalled several lots of their products due to contamination risks, according to the FDA.

3 statistics on gastroenterologist pay to know

Here are three quick statistics on gastroenterologist pay from Doximity’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report” that healthcare leaders should know.

Mississippi hospital CEO to depart

Garett May is leaving his role as CEO of Merit Health Natchez (Miss.) for a new role within Community Health Systems, the hospital’s parent company, The Natchez Democrat reported March 24.

Physician pay down 2.4% in 2022, survey finds

Physician pay increases have failed to keep up with inflation rates in recent years, with average physician compensation declining by 2.4 percent last year. This decline is compared with an increase of 3.8 percent the prior year, according to Doximity’…