Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Venice (Fla.) campus is speeding up its expansion project to meet increased demand following the closure of local competitor ShorePoint Health Venice, WFLA reported Jan. 23.
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Opioid use disorder costs hospitals $95B annually
Care for patients with opioid use disorders in the hospital setting has resulted in billions in annual hospital costs — most of which were not reimbursable or were paid for by public payers, according to data published Jan. 24 by Premier Inc. AI Applie…
Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist fired for alleged falsified data
Chung Owyang, MD, a former gastroenterology researcher at Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine, was fired for alleged falsified or fabricated data in multiple publications, MLive reported Jan. 24.
9 hospitals seeking CEOsJanuary23
Here are nine hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.
University of Chicago launches incubator for AI healthcare startups
University of Chicago has debuted an accelerator to develop and fund artificial intelligence and data science startups, including those focused on healthcare.
Conneqt debuts at-home heart monitoring solution
Health technology company Conneqt debuted its new at-home health monitor, The Pulse, to provide wearers with insights into cardiovascular health including blood pressure, heart rate and pulse rate, according to a Jan. 23 press release sent to Becker’s….
How Gen Z sees healthcare: 10 stats
Generation Z is known among their predecessors for demanding difference: different workplace norms, different social initiatives, different technological approaches. They’ll want a different healthcare industry, too, as many literally wear their health…
Former Mayo Clinic director named rural hospital CFO
Brent Feickert has been named CFO of Jefferson County Health Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Fairfield, Iowa.
Tampa General Hospital rolls out mobile units with exam rooms, labs, testing
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital is rolling out two new mobile health units to conduct physicals, screenings and immunizations for community members and employers.
Willis-Knighton affirmed credit ratings at 'AA' amid positive recovery expectations
Shreveport, La.-based Willis-Knighton Health System had its overall and specific bonds ratings affirmed at “AA-” amid expectations it has a strong enough market presence and robust financial profile to recover margins “materially” in 2023, Fitch Rating…
