An email phishing incident may have compromised the protected health information of about 300,000 members of Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health, a spokesperson told Becker’s.
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WellSpan selects Epic-based platform for virtual care
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has tapped KeyCare, a digital health platform built with Epic, for its virtual care services.
Centura Health opens $28M ASC
Centura Health opened an ASC at its St. Anthony Hospital campus in Lakewood, Colo.
10 physician specialties that take on the most side gigs
Orthopedists take on the most side gigs to supplement their full-time income among 10 physician specialties, according to data from Medscape’s 2022 compensation reports.
Woman who displayed handgun in Texas hospital fatally shot
A woman was killed after displaying a handgun and making suicidal comments at Arlington (Texas) Memorial Hospital on Feb. 4, CBS News reported.
10 recent hospital, health system executive resignations
A number of hospital and health system executives have recently stepped down from their positions.
UPMC, Senysdia complete AI cardiac health study
Cardiac remote monitoring company Sensydia completed its 225-person study of its artificial intelligence-powered cardiac performance system at Pittsburgh-based UPMC.
Georgia lawmakers, advocacy groups push for repeal of certificate of need laws
After recently rolling back certificate of need laws for hospital construction, lawmakers and advocacy groups are pushing for Georgia to totally repeal the certificate of need process and allow health systems to build new medical centers without provin…
29% of gastroenterologists work side gigs
About 29 percent of U.S. gastroenterologists take on additional work to supplement their full-time incomes, according to Medscape’s 2022 “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report.”
Denver Health sees $60M loss as contract labor dents performance
Denver Health, Colorado’s safety-net hospital, reported a net operating loss of $60.7 million in 2022 as contract labor expenses and salaries continued to be a significant driver of costs.
