Portland-based Maine Medical Center has restored paid leave benefits to members of the Maine State Nurses Association after both sides reached an agreement on the issue, the Portland Press Herald reported Feb. 17.
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5 health companies Intel is investing in
Software giant Intel’s investment arm, Intel Capital, has been making some notable investments in healthcare companies.
Maryland physician arrested, charged with sexual assault of patients
Ishtiaq Ahmed Malik, MD, has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two patients, the Montgomery County, Md., police department announced Feb. 16.
CHS' nurse recruitment up 18% in 2022
Along with its newly released financial results in a Feb. 16 earnings call, Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems this week also noted nurse recruitment was up 18 percent in 2022.
AHA on healthcare workforce shortages: 'Where do we go from here?'
The American Hospital Association is calling on Congress to take action toward addressing workforce challenges that have become “a national emergency.”
Intermountain physician weighs in on the future of colon polyp detection
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in gastroenterology, industry leaders are hopeful about its potential for polyp detection during colonoscopies.
Penn Medicine physicians seek union recognition
Resident physicians and fellows at Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System are asking the health system to voluntarily recognize their union, the Committee of Interns and Residents.
Is private practice possible for young physicians in 2023? 5 experts weigh in
While starting a private practice is an uphill battle for young physicians in 2023, many experts believe that it is still a viable, and even favorable, option for many with the right drive and mindset.
FDA approves first and only treatment for leading cause of blindness
Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ Syfovre, a treatment for geographic atrophy, has received FDA approval.
AI, innovation, scheduling: OSF's digital strategy in 2023
Digital innovation in healthcare is challenging. It is a process that requires countless hours of hard work and often ends in failure.
