The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore has been named the top overall university ophthalmology program in the U.S. for 2022 by the Ophthalmology Times.
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Walgreens in 2022: A timeline of key events
From its plan to acquire Summit Health to its robot-powered fulfillment centers, and from its $5 billion settlement for opioid cases to reforming its worker evaluation practices, here are Walgreens’ biggest moves in 2022 listed in order of Becker’s cov…
'BBB' credit rating affirmed for Baptist Health in anticipation of new hospital
Pensacola, Fla.-based Baptist Health Care had its default and $610 million bond credit ratings affirmed Dec. 19 at “BBB” even as it struggles with what Fitch Ratings calls a “thinner financial profile.”
7 fast facts on Vision Innovation Partners
Vision Innovation Partners is a company providing management and support services to the leading comprehensive eye care providers in states across the Mid-Atlantic Region. Here are seven facts about the growing company, according to its website:
Mistrial declared in $158M Texas healthcare fraud case
A federal judge declared a mistrial Dec. 19 in a $158 million Texas healthcare fraud case amid concern the jury may not be able to recall testimony after an attorney’s medical emergency caused a monthlong delay, according to Law360.
61 nurses making headlines in 2022
From life saving interventions off the job to patient experience improvement efforts, dozens of nurses made headlines this year for their leadership efforts.
Illinois hospital CEO to retire after 29 years
Rex Brown, CEO of Hillsboro (Ill.) Area Hospital, will retire Dec. 31 after 29 years in the role.
Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist charged with assaulting patients
Dr. Omar Massoud, a gastroenterologist affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic, was charged Dec. 16 with three counts of aggravated kidnapping and three counts of gross sexual imposition, Fox affiliate WJW reported Dec. 19.
80% of oncologists believe there are equity issues in healthcare: 4 things to know
A Cardinal Health survey found 80 percent of oncologists say inequities exist throughout the healthcare system, and nearly half said those inequities are especially prevalent in cancer care.
8 recent hospital, health system CEO moves
The following hospital and health system CEO moves have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 14:
