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Behavioral health tech firm NeuroFlow lands $25M

Behavioral health tech company NeuroFlow has raised $25 million in growth capital led by Semcap Health.

Top 10 medical specialties using AI/machine learning-enabled devices

The vast majority of FDA-approved medical devices enabled by artificial intelligence or machine learning are concentrated in radiology and cardiovascular care, according to an analysis by Rock Health.

Northwestern taps Cleveland Clinic physician for cardiac surgery chief

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine named Douglas Johnston, MD, surgical director of its Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and chief of the department of cardiac surgery at its medical school and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 

Employers shifting away from mass hiring

Many organizations still have an excess of open roles, but their process of filling them has been shifting in the past 60 days, according to a recent article from management consulting firm Korn Ferry. 

VA postpones further Oracle Cerner EHR deployments until June 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is delaying any further implementation of its problem-plagued Oracle Cerner EHR until June 2023, the agency said Oct. 13.

8 endoscopy updates in the last 30 days

From a partnership with the VA to a new endoscope debut, here are eight endoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on in the last 30 days. 

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partners with tri-venture for new pediatric research facility

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will team up with tri-venture Gilbane Building Company, Pride Enterprises and McKissack & McKissack, all construction-related organizations, to build a new pediatric research facility.

CVS Health wants to own ‘entire spectrum’ of healthcare, CEO says

CVS Health wants to be in charge of the “entire spectrum of someone’s health journey,” the company’s chief executive said at an Oct. 12 event in Boston reported on by the Boston Business Journal.

The cost of nurse turnover in 23 numbers

Nurse recruitment and retention is top of mind for every hospital and health system executive in 2022, particularly those responsible for ensuring health systems’ financial stability. 

Gap between employees’ expectations, experiences highest in healthcare: survey

Employees in the healthcare industry see the biggest gap in their expectations of leaders and what those leaders actually deliver, according to a recent survey about workplace expectations.