The U.S. economy continues to see the effects of the pandemic, with 2.6 million fewer Americans participating in the U.S. labor force compared to workforce participation before COVID-19, Bloomberg reported Jan. 18.
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Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal care by state, per Healthgrades
Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care” list, released Jan. 17.
Ophthalmology MSO adds Dr. Shaun Brierly as chief medical officer
Eye care management organization American Vision Partners has tapped Shaun Brierly, MD, as its new chief medical officer.
FSU, Tallahassee Memorial break ground on campus that will include 100-bed hospital, ASC
Tallahassee-based Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare broke ground on a Panama City Beach healthcare campus, FSU said Jan. 17.
Nebraska ophthalmology practice moves into new expanded space
Grand Island, Neb.-based Unity Eye Centers has relocated to a new, larger practice facility, according to a Jan. 15 report from The Independent.
Tennessee health system starts rebranding as part of $200M expansion
Franklin, Tenn.-based Williamson Medical Center has rebranded as Williamson Health and adopted a new logo.
Data company Arrive Health acquires pharmacy tech created at UPMC
Data company Arrive Health has acquired technologies created at Pittsburgh-based UPMC to help with patient medication adherence and benefits management.
GI, ophthalmology and more: 4 Cleveland Clinic updates
From a top ophthalmology program ranking to the addition of new gastroenterologists, here are four Cleveland Clinic updates from the last 30 days.
Healthcare generates billions in economic activity in Virginia while many hospitals struggle
Hospitals and health systems in Virginia generate approximately $60 billion annually in positive economic activity even as about a third of the state’s rural hospitals operate in the red, according to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association.
Cardiology specialist Dr. Michael Farkouh tapped for leadership role at Cedars-Sinai
Clinical cardiologist Michael Farkouh, MD, has been named the associate dean for research and clinical trials and a professor of cardiology at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai, effective March 1.
