Shahzad Mian, MD, has been appointed interim chair of the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the Michigan Medicine medical school in Ann Arbor, effective Jan. 15.
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Online rating platforms direct patients to higher-quality physicians: Study
Nearly 75 percent of patients turn to online reviews as the first step when searching for a new physician. Despite their popularity, it’s largely been unclear whether online ratings are reliable or signal quality information to patients. A new study su…
8 RCM companies making executive moves
Eight revenue cycle management companies — including Conifer Health Solutions and R1 RCM — have announced executive leadership changes since Nov. 8:
Ohio Sears converted into medical office building
A former Sears department store in Ontario, Ohio, will open as a medical office building by the end of January, according to a Jan. 20 report from Mansfield News Journal.
Viewpoint: Antitrust strategies could rein in healthcare costs
When there’s less competition, prices are higher. That’s one fundamental principle of economics that applies to all markets, and this is especially true in healthcare, where American hospitals are the driver of the rising cost of care, Barak Richm…
5 gastroenterologists to know
Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:
Pharmacist-led protocols could improve patient sedation outcomes
Researchers found patients have worse outcomes when put under early deep sedation in the intensive care unit, but pharmacist-led protocols could help.
Fresh off $8.9B deal for Summit Health, VillageMD acquires Dallas practice
Weeks after its $8.9 billion deal for Summit Health closed, VillageMD acquired a Dallas medical practice that includes internal medicine, geriatric and urgent care services.
5 health systems zeroing in on exec teams
At least five health systems announced changes to executive ranks since Dec. 1.
Colorado issues report on hospital profits; health systems say it's out of date
The back and forth continues.
