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…
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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Colorado issues report on hospital profits; health systems say it's out of date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.
5 organizations launching nursing programs
Here are five organizations opening or expanding nursing programs:
Amazon is hiring for these 6 healthcare jobs
Even as it has been laying off tens of thousands of employees, Amazon has pledged to continue pursuing its healthcare business.
What Meditech has in store for 2023
From signing contracts with Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare to partnerships with Google, EHR vendor Meditech had a busy 2022. In 2023, the company is focused on “agility” and “innovation,” Meditech spokesperson Robin Montville told Becker’s, as i…
Viral infections possibly linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, researchers say
National Institutes of Health researchers found a correlation between viral infections, including influenza, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Science reported Jan. 19.
