From California to New York, the highest paying job in all 50 states is in healthcare, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami names new chief medical officer
Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla., has appointed Alon Weizer, MD, as its chief medical officer and senior vice president.
Temple lost $59.8M in 2022
Philadelphia-based Temple University Health reported an operating loss of $59.8 million in 2022 after reporting a gain of $8.5 million in 2021, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Feb. 28.
Epic, Oracle Cerner + 28 other EHR vendors ask HHS to delay prior authorization rulemaking
Epic, Oracle Cerner and other EHR vendors have asked HHS to extend the public comment period for a new rule to streamline the electronic transmission of prior authorizations.
New York health system closes fitness wing
Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network is closing its gym facility, FoxCare Fitness, on June 1.
$70M paid for Pennsylvania medical office building with ASC
A medical office building in Upper Macungie Township, Pa., was sold for $69.58 million, The Morning Call reported March 1.
How Mayo, Sinai Hospital + more are using AI to diagnose patients
Hospitals and health systems such as Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to help aid them in reaching a diagnosis, often earlier than they otherwise would, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 28.
New York physician sues employer for alleged bias
Anne Grand’Maison, MD, is suing Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center for allegedly compromising patient safety and being gender biased.
UnitedHealthcare changes telehealth reimbursement policies
Beginning June 1, UnitedHealthcare, an insurer of 45 million people worldwide, will change its telehealth reimbursement policies for individual and family plans, according to a post on its website.
UnitedHealth in the headlines: 26 updates in 60 days
Here are 26 UnitedHealth stories Becker’s has covered about UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum Health and ASC management company SCA Health, from the last 60 days:
