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Pennsylvania court decision may take away physician's ability to choose malpractice lawyers

In 2022, a superior court in Pennsylvania ruled that a law firm representing an anesthesiologist in a medical liability case could not also represent an orthopedic surgeon who was involved, according to a Jan. 4 report from the American Medical Associa…

University of Miami Health employee email compromised by 3rd party

An employee of the University of Miami Health System had their email account compromised by an unknown party, leading to some patient information possibly being obtained. 

Nearly half of healthcare ransomware attacks disrupt hospital services

Nearly half of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations disrupted care delivery, a Dec. 29 study in JAMA Health Forum found.

CMS rolls out indicator to help patients find providers who offer telehealth

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has rolled out a new telehealth indicator that helps beneficiaries and caregivers find clinicians who provide telehealth services.

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: