The U.S. Energy Department has zeroed in on a laboratory leak as the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, though officials said the conclusion was made with “low confidence,” The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 26.
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UCSD Health may help hospital 'bleeding cash'
UC San Diego Health may partner with a struggling hospital to appoint a new leadership team and oversee day-to-day management, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Feb. 24.
NYU Langone adds interpretation tech to Epic EHR
New York City-based NYU Langone Health is implementing language interpretation company Voyce’s app into its Epic EHR system.
UCSF nurses allege 'crisis' working conditions
Registered nurses at the University of California San Francisco will rally outside the hospital on Feb. 28 to protest “crisis conditions,” which they allege are caused by unsafe staffing ratios.
Walmart Health names new executive VP
Walmart Health and Wellness has named Brian Setzer as its new executive vice president.
Some No Surprises Act payment determinations to resume
Certified independent dispute resolution entities can resume issuing No Surprises Act payment determinations involving out-of-network services and items furnished before Oct. 25, 2022, according to the American Hospital Association.
Presbyterian Healthcare reports $370M loss as investments slump
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services reported an overall loss of $370.7 million in 2022 as heavy investment declines dragged down performance. That figure compared with net income of $274 million in 2021.
Physician specialties with the happiest marriages
Allergy and immunology specialists have the happiest marriages in 2023, with 89 percent classifying their marriages as good or very good, according to a Feb. 24 report from Medscape based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians.
What is Ballad's investment strategy? Q&A with the president of Ballad Ventures
Many health systems are dipping their toes into venture capital investments, and Ballad Health is no exception. The Johnson City, Tenn.-based health system maintains a sizable venture arm and has invested in a diverse array of healthcare companies.
Cities where Ozempic prescriptions have risen the most
There’s a nationwide shortage of diabetes management drug Ozempic, but some cities far outpace the rest when it comes to how many prescriptions of the drug are being written.
