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Digital health: Who's up, who's down

The digital health market is constantly changing, with startups coming onto the scene and more established companies restructuring their strategies.

Arkansas health system faces lawsuit regarding its November data breach

A lawsuit alleges that Mena Regional Health System had inadequate cybersecurity practices in place when a November data breach compromised the protected health information of 84,814 people. 

AtlantiCare using AI to help diagnose lung cancer

AtlantiCare is using an AI-powered tool to help physicians identify and track patients at risk for lung cancer. 

Massachusetts hospital CEO to retire

Joseph “Jody” White will retire later this year as CEO of Lowell (Mass.) General Hospital.

Dr. Cristos Ifantides joins Ace Vision Group in director role

Cristos Ifantides, MD, has been named director of clinical applications development for Ace Vision Group, an ophthalmic technology company. 

Most hospital physicians would take less pay for a better work-life balance 

Fifty-two percent of hospital physicians would take a pay cut for a better work-life balance, according to Medscape’s “Hospitalist Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2023” released Feb. 22. 

Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado partners with ModMed

Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado in Longmont will use an ophthalmology suite from ModMed, an EHR software company, for its facilities. 

25 US cities ripe for new ASCs in 2023

Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been named the fastest growing city in the U.S. for 2023 by U.S. News and World Report. And as city populations grow, so does the demand for ASCs. 

Downgraded Marshfield Clinic takes out $10M line of credit

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, which recently had its credit rating downgraded, has reported taking out a $10 million line of credit.

60,000-square-foot medical office building under construction in Texas

Ground has been broken on a 60,000-square-foot medical office building — the Frisco Medical Pavilion II, in Frisco, Texas, according to a Feb. 23 report from REJournals.