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Massachusetts health center notifies 10K patients of data breach

Dorchester, Ma.-based Codman Square Health Center is alerting 10,161 patients of a potential data breach following a ransomware attack that took place between Nov. 23 and Nov. 27.

20 most affordable locations for physicians to retire

Scottsdale, Ariz., has been named the most affordable location to retire, according to a report from financial website Moneywise that considered factors including city cost of living, housing and healthcare costs. 

Could cordyceps, the fungus on 'The Last of Us,' actually spur a pandemic?

While infectious disease specialists are hesitant to never say “never,” the current environment we live in would have to change considerably to create a real-life fungus pandemic based on cordyceps, the fungus on the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.” 

Omicron less likely to lead to long COVID than original strain, preprint finds

The omicron variant is less likely to cause long COVID-19 compared to the coronavirus’s original strain, according to a Swiss study of 1,201 healthcare workers. 

Defense Department funds 'Havana syndrome' research in animals

The Defense Department is funding animal research to study whether radio frequency waves could cause symptoms consistent with “Havana syndrome,” a mysterious illness that has afflicted hundreds of U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers, Politico repo…

The 'Great Untethering': Clinicians are taking more contract roles, self-employing

Nurses and physicians are increasingly opting for contract roles and self-employment, according to a recent study from LinkedIn. The company termed this phenomenon the “Great Untethering.” 

Utah ophthalmologist sentenced to prison for unlicensed surgeries

Paul Wyatt, MD, has been sentenced to prison for performing ophthalmology surgeries after his medical license was suspended in 2016, KSL reported March 9. 

Cerner contributes $1.5B to Oracle's Q3 revenue

EHR vendor Cerner contributed $1.5 billion to software giant Oracle’s $12.4 billion in third-quarter revenue; analysts at FactSet had expected $12.43 billion in revenue. 

Maine hospital to boost margins by hiring nurses from overseas, expanding surgical volume

Lewiston, Maine-based St. Mary’s Health System, part of Covenant Health, will implement various changes in the coming years to reduce expenses and increase revenue through higher patient volumes, ABC affiliate WMBW reported March 10.

Maine hospital to boost margins by hiring nurses from overseas, expanding surgical volume

Lewiston, Maine-based St. Mary’s Health System, part of Covenant Health, will implement various changes in the coming years to reduce expenses and increase revenue through higher patient volumes, ABC affiliate WMBW reported March 10.