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Teladoc rolls out new integrated healthcare app

Teladoc has rolled out a new app that integrates services for primary care, mental health and chronic condition management. 

MIS-C underreported in children, study finds

A retroactive study found multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children was more common and more severe than previously reported.

Study: Telehealth increased mental healthcare during pandemic

Mental health treatment appears to have increased as a result of expanded telehealth use during the pandemic, a Jan. 6 JAMA Health Forum study found.

HCA hospital in Florida names chief nursing officer

HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie appointed Neva Spencer, DNP, MSN, as chief nursing officer, the organization said Jan. 6.

December job market shows better-than-expected economic outlook

The U.S. added 223,000 new jobs in December, outpacing the estimated 200,000, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent, according to a Jan. 6 report from CNBC. 

13 women making moves in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 30:

22 ACOs to know headed into 2023

Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release its ACOs to know list in 2023. Many of the featured ACOs are early adopters of the Medicare Shared Savings Program and deliver quality care at lower costs.

Medical distributor to pay $200K to resolve misbranding allegations

Jet Medical, a medical device distributor, has reached an agreement to pay the U.S. government $200,000 to resolve misbranding allegations surrounding a migraine treatment, according to a Jan. 5 report from Medscape. 

135 nursing programs launched in 2022

Here are 135 nursing programs that launched or expanded in 2022:

Dr. Caroline Baumal appointed chief medical officer of Apellis Pharmaceuticals

Retina specialist Caroline Baumal, MD, has been appointed the chief medical officer of Apellis Pharmaceuticals.