the healthcare workforce lost 333,942 providers in 2021. The ongoing shortage of health professionals has put more pressure on physicians who remain in practice.
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Hybrid flu, COVID-19 shots won't be ready this fall: FDA
A single vaccine that protects against both COVID-19 and flu will not be ready ahead of the next virus season, a top FDA official said March 1.
Digestive and Liver Health Specialists expands in Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn.-based gastroenterology practice Digestive and Liver Health Specialists is expanding in the region, adding a fourth location in Clarksville, Tenn. Currently, the practice serves patients in Nashville, Smyrna and Hendersonville.
Prisma Health breaks ground on South Carolina ASC
Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health has broken ground on a 45,351-square-foot ASC near its Greenville Memorial Hospital, according to a March 2 report from CBS affiliate WSPA.
Unifeye Vision Partners hits 11 ASCs
Unifeye Vision Partners partnered with Premier Surgery Center in Santa Maria, Calif.
Viewpoint: In the Post Pandemic World, Global Health Security Hinges on Digital Public Health Advancements
The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the critical need for a robust digital health infrastructure to address global health threats. The global community must think and act before the next pandemic or other major global health threats. Healthcare systems wor…
Indiana hospital worker accused of stealing $153K
Michele Rose, who, according to her LinkedIn, worked for Jasper, Ind.-based Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of $153,769 from the hospital.
7 recent rural hospital updates
Rural hospitals face a myriad of challenges and their financial situation has only gotten more difficult since the COVID-19 pandemic.
GE HealthCare snags $760M health tech management partnership
GE HealthCare has reached a 10-year, $760 million partnership with healthcare supply chain company Advantus Health Partners to provide GE HealthCare’s technology management services to Advantus clients.
Pfizer rolls out new digital health COVID-19 testing initiative
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is partnering with health technology company Cue Health to provide online educational resources to patients who test positive for COVID-19.
