Winston, Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has been remotely monitoring some cardiac and heart failure patients in the Charlotte area since last year.
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IBM to cut 3,900 jobs, targeting healthcare and IT business units
Global technology company IBM announced plans to lay off 3,900 employees, or 1.4 percent of its workforce, in its IT services business and healthcare business unit, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 26.
Kaiser puts $25M to gun violence prevention
Kaiser Permanente has committed $25 million to support gun violence prevention efforts spearheaded through its Center for Gun Violence Research and Education, the Oakland, Calif.-based system said Jan. 26.
How the 6 biggest ASC chains have grown since 2011
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International’s number of ASCs has grown by 116 percent since 2011, according to a Jan. 23 report from VMG Health.
Logan Health to pay $4.3M settlement after 2nd data breach in 3 years
Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Mont., has reached a $4.3 million settlement with patients and employees whose personal and protected health information was likely accessed during a cyberattack, SC Media reported Jan. 25.
FDA advisers recommend 1st Candida treatment in over a decade
The FDA’s advisory committee on antimicrobial drugs on Jan. 25 recommended rezafungin be approved to treat candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults with limited or no alternative treatment option.
CVS Health's start to 2023: 5 deals, moves pointing to growth
CVS Health has made several massive deals and launched a new virtual care service in 2023, and it was predicted to be the top acquirer of healthcare companies this year, according to a survey by Health Tech Nerds.
Big ASC groups are getting bigger
Both large ASC groups and individual ASCs continued to grow in 2022, according to a Jan. 23 report from VMG Health.
3M to lay off 2,500 employees, citing hospitals' financial challenges
3M is reducing its manufacturing staff by about 2,500 employees, citing financial struggles by hospitals as a factor, The Star Tribune in Minneapolis reported.
Factors driving ASC growth in 2023
Health system-driven diversification and patient preference are just a few of the factors spearheading ASC growth in 2023.
