Boston-based Mass General Brigham has made three leadership changes within its enterprise, the health system shared with Becker’s.
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Physician sues American Medical Association for defamation, conspiracy
Physician Willarda Edwards, MD, ran a 2022 campaign to become the American Medical Association’s second Black female president, according to a Jan. 19 report from Medscape. Now, she is suing the organization for defamation and conspiracy.
University Gastroenterology taps Dr. Eric Newton as president
Rhode Island’s largest gastroenterology group, University Gastroenterology, has named Eric Newton, MD, as its next president, according to a Jan. 19 press release sent to Becker’s.
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center wins 'best ASC' award 2nd year in a row
Lubbock, Texas-based Covenant High Plains Surgery Center has been recognized as the best outpatient surgery center in its region for the second year in a row in the annual “Best of the West” event, an award granted by regional news station KCBD.
Ace Vision Group appoints 2 executives
Ophthalmic device company Ace Vision Group has appointed John Frantzis as its chief business development officer and Alex Lopez as its chief commercial officer, effective Jan. 19.
New private equity firm to enter cardiology space
Florida-based private equity firm Viper Partners is opening a new mergers and acquisitions department focused on deals in the cardiology space.
Middlesex Hospital reports positive income even in tough operating conditions
Middlesex Hospital recorded its 32nd straight year of positive operating income in fiscal 2022 even as the Middletown, Conn.-based system faced the familiar challenges of supply chain issues and a tight labor market.
Cedars-Sinai taps renowned cardiologist as associate dean of clinical trials
Cedars-Sinai has named Michael Farkouh, MD, associate dean of research and clinical trials, the health system said in a Jan. 18 news release. His appointment is effective March 1.
Philips, Masimo partner on home-based hospital monitoring
Medtech companies Phillips and Masimo partnered to integrate Philips’ patient monitoring ecosystem into the Masimo W1 tracking watch.
Facebook co-founder's VC firm raises $2.1B, plans to target healthcare
B Capital Group, the venture capital fund of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, raised $2.1 billion for its latest fund, with plans to target healthcare startups, Bloomberg reported Jan. 19.
