Telehealth company Teladoc has reached the 50 million visit milestone, and a quarter of Americans now have access to Teladoc through their employer or health plan.
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Ohio hospital to close award-winning heart surgery program after 23 years
Sandusky, Ohio-based Firelands Regional Medical Center is closing its award-winning open heart surgery program after 23 years, the Sandusky Register reported Nov. 15.
U of California physicians hold rallies to support bargaining
Resident physicians and fellows, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, participated in rallies Nov. 16 at University of California campuses amid contract negotiations.
Uber Health looking to expand medical delivery, healthcare ride services
Uber Health is looking to expand its platforms as it sees an increased demand for medical device delivery services and healthcare rideshare services, Yahoo Finance reported Nov. 16.
9 New York hospitals fall short on giving back to community by $727M: Lown Institute
Nine New York hospitals out of a study of 21 are failing to invest in their communities in an amount equal to the tax breaks they receive on a federal, state and local level, the Lown Institute reported Nov. 16.
Largest ASC chains by number of physicians
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare, is the largest ASC chain in the country by centers and number of physicians.
‘Hire for passion and potential’: Cedar Sinai supply chain VP on priorities, challenges and listening
As a supply chain leader, Motz Feinberg isn’t just focused on getting product to the point of care. The vice president of supply chain at Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai Health System is also intent on guiding and leveraging other leaders’ understanding…
Connecticut physician fined for overprescribing narcotics
Waterbury, Conn.-based physician Philip Mongelluzzo Jr., MD, was fined $10,000 for inappropriately prescribing high narcotics doses to patients, the Hartford Courant reported Nov. 15.
Temple Health slumps to $64M loss for the quarter
Philadelphia-based Temple University Health System, which operates four major hospitals in the city, reported an overall net quarterly loss of $64.2 million as it dealt with lower patient revenues, higher expenses and loss on investment income.
3 fast facts on physician pay
Here are three fast facts on physician pay:
