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A reversal: Adult providers assist pediatric specialists amid RSV surge

Two years ago, pediatric providers found themselves taking care of adult patients, lending a hand where they could during the first winter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s the opposite, with providers who don’t normally care for kids supporting pedia…

Why 6 top law schools pulled out of US News’ rankings — and what it could mean for hospitals

Six of the “T14” — the 14 law schools that have dominated U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for the past 30 years — have withdrawn from the process, saying they will no longer provide data to the prestigious tiering system.

Regional West names interim CEO following leader’s resignation

Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Regional West Health Services has named COO Amanda Vick, RN, as acting president and CEO — five days after its former leader, John Mentgen terminated his contract, News Channel Nebraska reported Nov. 21. 

Attorneys for fired MetroHealth CEO allege board retaliation

Attorneys for Akram Boutros, MD, are alleging retaliation by the board of trustees at Cleveland-based MetroHealth System after the board fired Dr. Boutros as health system president and CEO on Nov. 21.

Saint Francis CIO named top health IT leader in St. Louis area

Lori Sturgill, CIO of Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Saint Francis Healthcare System, has been named the top health IT leader by St. LouisCIO.

Apple Watch app gets FDA clearance for Parkinson’s care

An Apple Watch-based app from digital health startup h2o therapeutics that monitors patients with Parkinson’s disease has gotten 510(k) marketing clearance from the FDA.

15 health executives named ‘most influential women in corporate America’

The magazine WomenInc. has named 118 executives the most influential women in corporate America. Fifteen health executives are among them. 

Medtronic GI revenue decreased by 16% in Q2

Medtronic’s respiratory, gastrointestinal and renal revenue decreased 16 percent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to earnings results released on Nov. 22. 

‘You are seen, heard, admired’: 6 hospital execs say thank you to staff

The week of Thanksgiving provides an especially appropriate time to express gratitude. With this year’s own challenges, including an omicron surge and earlier-than-usual surges of respiratory syncytial virus, the holiday season is a time to reflect on …

Heritage eyed by Carlyle-led consortium in possible $10B deal, report

The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C-based buyout company, is putting together a consortium of private equity buyers to acquire California’s Heritage Provider Network in a deal that could be worth up to $10 billion, according to a Nov. 15 Reuters report.