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Long hours associated with rising physician depression rates, study says

A new study finds a direct correlation between working long hours and depression symptoms in first-year medical residents, according to an Oct. 24 analysis from U.S. News & World Report.

California medical office building sold for $30M

Agora Realty and Management in Calabasas, Calif., acquired a 75,000-square-foot medical office building in Tarzana, Calif., for $30 million, San Fernando Valley Business Journal reported Oct. 17. 

3 winter disruptions hospital leaders should brace for

As hospital supply chains endure inflationary pressures, the surge of multiple viruses and typical “end-of-the-year chaos,” medical supply experts told Becker’s their top concerns heading into 2022’s winter.

Why patients switch providers

Navigation difficulties were cited as the top reason patients switched healthcare providers, according to an Oct. 18 report from the professional services company Accenture. 

FAH urges Congress to mitigate financial challenges in healthcare

The Federation of American Hospitals and the American Hospital Association appear to be in lockstep when it comes to legislation they would like enacted.

8 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements

From New York City-based Mount Sinai accused of overstaying a lease, to a New Mexico hospital accused of illegal debt collection practices, here are eight hospital lawsuits making headlines:  

Flagship Health acquires Destin Surgery Center

Real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Trust acquired Destin (Fla.) Surgery Center, according to an Oct. 25 announcement in The Destin Log.

Colorado hospital reinstates ophthalmology

Estes Park (Colo.) Health has reinstated ophthalmological care at its hospital with the hiring of Sarah Dech, MD, the Estes Park Trail Gazette reported Oct. 24. 

CMS opens payment reconsiderations for interoperability program

Hospitals participating in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program can apply for payment reconsideration by Dec. 2. 

Cerebral cuts 20% of staff as company streamlines business

Telehealth startup Cerebral is preparing to cut about 20 percent of its staff as the company looks to streamline operations, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 24.