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Texas board charges 23 nurses in fake degree scheme as other students speak out

The Texas Board of Nursing charged 23 people as part of the reverberations from “Operation Nightingale,” which uncovered a national scheme involving thousands of fake nursing degrees. 

4 gastroenterology updates

Here are four gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 9:

Nurse charged with murder in patient's death loses license

The Michigan Board of Nursing has revoked the license of a home health nurse facing murder charges in a 3-year-old patient’s death, the Michigan Department of Attorney General said Feb. 17.

Seattle Children's affirmed at 'AA' as financial profile remains strong

Seattle Children’s Hospital, the only freestanding children’s hospital in Washington, had its “AA” rating on a series of $880 million bonds affirmed amid expectations it will continue to generate robust cash flow in the next years, Fitch Ratings said F…

HCA hospitals make 5 executive changes

HCA Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator based in Nashville, Tenn., has made leadership changes at several of its hospitals in February. 

63 system execs share the most valuable tech investments in the last 2 years

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a need for technology in all areas of life but especially in healthcare. Investors in healthcare technology estimate digital health investments to be as much as $25 billion this year.
These 63 industry leaders explain…

'What is the best hospital in the US?' ChatGPT's response

People are turning to ChatGPT for guidance in a variety of situations, including for healthcare needs. Medium reported earlier this month ChatGPT listed questions about health and medicine, including symptoms and treatments, were among the most asked&n…

'We didn't want to do it when we were bankrupt:' 3-hospital system looking for buyer

Potential buyers of Singing River Health System have until March 10 to submit their bids, according to local news outlet WLOX.

9 recent hospital, health system executive exits

The following hospital and health system executive exits have been reported by Becker’s during the month of February: 

The senator will see you now, doctor: Physicians return to lobby Congress

After staying away over the past several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians have returned to Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress, Kaiser Health News reported Feb. 17.