In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Florida is seeing a spike in infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus. The bacteria lives in warm, brackish sea water and may cause severe illness and death.
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Missouri hospital ASC lands $2.3M investment
Houston, Mo.-based Texas County Memorial Hospital has been approved for more than $2.3 million in federal and state funding for a new ASC, Ozark Radio News reported Oct. 15.
Health systems with the best, worst price transparency scores per Turquoise Health
Turquoise Health released a price transparency report Oct. 18 that rates hospitals and health systems on how well they are following a federal requirement to publish their negotiated rates with private insurers.
1.3 million Americans ration insulin due to costs, Harvard study finds
Of the 6 million American adults diagnosed with diabetes, 1.3 million ration their insulin use, a Harvard study found, and it may be because of rising insulin costs in the U.S.
Ribbon cut for Billings Clinic ASC complex
The Billings Clinic in Bozeman, Mont., celebrated the grand opening of a 142,000-square-foot multispecialty clinic and ASC, NBC Montana reported Oct. 15.
Boston University defends research involving lab-made COVID-19 strain
Boston University is defending a study involving a lab-made hybrid COVID-19 strain amid national scrutiny.
Providence, Cleveland Clinic CEOs tapped for GE Healthcare board appointments
The CEOs of Providence and Cleveland Clinic are among the executives who have been named to the board of directors for GE Healthcare, which is set to spin off from General Electric as a standalone public company in January.
Oregon hospitals setting up ‘roadblocks’ to financial assistance programs, report says
A report from a union representing more than 15,000 healthcare workers alleges that most of Oregon’s 10 largest health systems have “set up roadblocks to accessing financial assistance programs and are currently out of compliance with Oregon law.”
Oncologist to lead Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Gynecologic oncologist Jeannine Villella, DO, has been appointed director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute Cancer Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Oracle touts plans to modernize its EHR system
Oracle Cerner is adding new product offerings to its EHR system with the aim of working to modernize the electronic health record and build a more open and more connected cloud-enabled platform.
