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Duke Health, Nference partner on analytics research, medical discoveries

Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health has partnered with data analytics company Nference to advance the academic health system’s research and medical discoveries.

Texas & ASCs: 5 updates

Texas is the state with the second most ASCs in the country. 

Anesthesiologists in the headlines: 3 updates in 2 weeks

Here are three anesthesiologists making headlines since Dec. 21:

Texas hospital names new CEO

Ryan Simpson is the new CEO of Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. 

5 statistics on physician pay

Here are five key statistics on physician compensation:

5 systems launching, expanding nursing programs

Here are five organizations opening or expanding nursing programs: 

Rite Aid launches mini-pharmacy program to reduce 'pharmacy deserts'

Rite Aid is opening mini-locations in rural areas to help underserved communities and fight “pharmacy deserts,” Retail Wire reported Jan. 3.

Senators scrutinize medical credit cards

A group of senators have sent a letter to Wells Fargo and Synchrony Financial over concerns that the banks’ medical credit cards may be causing unnecessary financial problems for consumers, Bloomberg reported Jan. 3. 

Why female physicians are prioritizing career over family

A survey found 71 percent of female physicians delay childbearing due to career goals and concerns.

Subtle brain performance changes could predict infection risk

Researchers at the Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan may have found a way to predict risk of infection using cognitive performance tests.