Harlo McCall, MSN, has been tapped as CEO of the future Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital of Owasso (Okla.).
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Bausch & Lomb to acquire AcuFocus
Bausch & Lomb has agreed to purchase AcuFocus, a manufacturer of devices to treat cataracts, Orange County Business Journal reported Feb. 6.
UTI drug shows success in fighting deadly brain-eating amoeba
When a patient in California was diagnosed with a rare and highly fatal brain-eating amoebic infection, physicians concocted a treatment plan that included nitroxoline — the drug most commonly known for treating urinary tract infections — which ultimat…
Company ordered to pay Oracle Cerner $925K over failed EHR patent lawsuit
Oracle Cerner has won a federal patent infringement lawsuit, and the company that sued the EHR vendor was ordered to pay its attorney fees totaling about $925,000.
Americans' top concerns: stronger economy, lower healthcare bills
Healthcare concerns and the economy remain top priorities for Americans, according to new data released by the Pew Research Center.
Oracle Cerner EHR rolls out across 11 military facilities
An EHR from Oracle Cerner and other health IT vendors has been rolled out to 11 military treatment facilities.
Nevada physician sued for negligence, wrongful death
Medina Culver, DO, has been sued by a former patient’s family for alleged wrongful death, This is Reno reported Feb. 6.
FDA-cleared AI: How many devices are cleared by specialty?
Since 1995, the FDA has cleared 521 artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices through 510(k) clearance, de novo requests or approved premarket approval applications, with the majority of cleared devices used in the radiology space, according to a…
Lakeland Regional Health reports positive quarterly income
Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health, which operates one of the largest hospitals in the country, reported net income of $37.9 million in its latest quarter.
Hospital mergers meet a new major player: state governments
Health systems are looking to combine their resources through mergers and acquisitions as financial challenges plague the industry. Now, state lawmakers want a hand in the deal.
