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13 called-off hospital deals

More than a dozen hospital mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations and partnerships were unwound or called off throughout the past 13 months.

11 things to know about Doximity's Q3 financial results

Doximity reported 18 percent higher revenues, 78 percent higher operating cash flow, and 85 percent higher free cash flow, year-over-year, in its fiscal third quarter results published Feb. 9.

Kaiser posts $4.5B net loss in 2022 amid staff shortages, economic headwinds

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente reported a net loss of $4.5 billion in 2022, down from a net income of $8.1 billion in 2021, according to its financial results released Feb. 10. Its operating margin dipped from 0.7 percent in 2021 to -1.3 perce…

Colorado health system looking ahead after 2022 that saw 49% drop in operating margin

Vail (Colo.) Health is looking to return to normalcy and focus on its expansion projects in 2023 after 2022, in which the system saw a 49 percent drop in operating margin, SummitDaily reported Feb. 10. 

AI in mental health treatment has potential but faces challenges: WHO

A World Health Organization report identified artificial intelligence as a tool that can support mental healthcare through planning and automation. However, it also highlighted a number of challenges with technology in mental healthcare.

Mass General Brigham reports operating loss, but overall income up in latest quarter

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham reported a $1 million operating loss for its latest quarter as it continued to struggle with labor expenses.

3 major medical groups: Don't forget about COVID-19 vaccines

As the COVID-19 pandemic transitions out of its crisis era, the American Nurses Association, American Hospital Association and American Medical Association are reminding people of the importance of vaccines in a new public service announcement. 

AMA creates gun violence task force

The American Medical Association has established a gun violence task force to prevent violence and improve safety. 

Shot-down Chinese balloon may affect US medical supply chain

After the U.S. shot down a “high-altitude object” hovering above Alaska’s waters on Feb. 10 and a confirmed Chinese spy balloon the week prior, it’s unclear what these actions mean for the U.S.-China medical supply chain. 

Former General Mills CEO: Rushing Sanford, Fairview merger is a 'fools errand'

Ken Powell — the former CEO of processed-food giant General Mills and chair of the University of Minnesota’s board of regents — has called upon Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services to slow down their proposed merger, the Star Tribune reported.&n…