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How a CT scan could redefine the standard of care for heart disease diagnosis

Cardiologists at Wellspan York (Pa.) Hospital are working to change the standard of care for patients with heart complaints thanks to a new 4D cardiac CT scan machine.

Academy for Surgical Coaching to pilot gastrointestinal, endoscopic program

The Academy for Surgical Coaching, in partnership with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, will pilot the SAGES Surgical Coaching Program. 

Delaying surgery after COVID-19 infection can prevent heart issues

A recent study found that delaying surgery after a COVID-19 infection reduced the risk of major postoperative heart events.

$10.8M paid for New Mexico medical office building

A medical office building in Albuquerque, N.M., was acquired by real estate investment company OrbVest for $10.8 million, BizNews reported Dec. 15.

Minnesota AG looking into Mayo Clinic's bill collection practices

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is seeking more information about Rochester-based Mayo Clinic’s “apparent aggressive bill-collection conduct,” the Post Bulletin reported Dec. 15. 

Were Holy Cross, Stamford Health sharing data with Twitter? Health systems respond

Two health systems are responding to a report that they shared data on website visitors with Twitter.

UC Davis Health launches remote COPD monitoring

Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health is introducing a remote COPD monitoring program for patients with the chronic lung disease.

Tenet's Fountain Valley names new CEO

Randy Rogers was named CEO of Fountain Valley (Calif.) Regional Hospital, according to a Dec. 14 news release shared with Becker’s.

COVID-19 tests are free again amid case uptick

The U.S. resumed its program that ships four free COVID-19 tests to every household Dec. 15 as the mostly vaccinated but scarcely boosted nation braces for a winter surge in cases. 

Texas hospital downgraded as margins, liquidity weaken, Moody's says

Gaines County, Texas-based Seminole Hospital District received a downgrade by Moody’s on Dec. 14.