EHR giant Epic is partnering with medical genetics company Invitae to make genetic test results available through Aura, Epic’s specialty diagnostics suite.
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Maryland hospital, imaging group pay $2M to settle false claims allegations
Lanham, Md.-based Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center and Diagnostic Imaging Associates have agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act.
MetroHealth wants former CEO's firing claims dismissed
The MetroHealth System in Cleveland and its board of trustees have filed a motion to dismiss retaliation and intimidation claims from its former president and CEO, Law360 reported March 20. Akram Boutros, MD, was fired after allegedly authori…
Pfizer leads $123M financing round for precision medicine company
Pfizer Ventures co-led a $123 million series B financing round for Flare Therapeutics, a biotech company working to discover precision medicines for cancer and other diseases.
How did 2,800 nurses with fake degrees pass the NCLEX?
The dust is settling on the national nursing degree scheme, but many questions still linger, with the most pressing being: Who are these nurses, and where are they practicing? As investigations continue and disciplinary actions are taken, another intri…
Fox Chase Cancer Center tests less invasive treatment for prostate cancer
Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center is trying a less invasive treatment for prostate cancer that does not necessitate removal of the organ, CBS Philadelphia reported March 21.
Essentia Health reopens Minnesota ASC after nearby roof collapse
The Essentia Health Surgery Center-Miller Hill in Duluth, Minn., reopened March 22 after being closed due to a partial roof collapse at Miller Hill Mall caused by heavy snowfall.
Rush plans $70M outpatient center on Chicago's West Side
Chicago-based Rush University Health System is developing an outpatient center in the city’s Galewood neighborhood.
Signature Healthcare taps new digital compliance partner after fire
Brockton, Mass.-based Signature Healthcare is partnering with internet-of-things company SmartSense to implement new monitoring and compliance solutions after its Brockton Hospital temporarily closed due to a fire.
Hazel Hawkins withdraws closure notice
Hollister, Calif.-based Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is withdrawing its Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice, first issued in December 2022, after the hospital has improved its financial situation.
