Maria Megdal has been appointed executive vice president and chief administrative officer of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
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The physician shortage is here to stay
The U.S. could see a shortage of up to 64,000 physicians by the end of 2024 and 86,000 by 2036, according to a survey from McKinsey.
UI Health clinicians seek to unionize
Advanced practice providers at the University of Illinois Health system, part of the University of Illinois Chicago, are seeking to unionize.
US Anesthesia Partners debuts subsidiary to combat administrative burden
US Anesthesia Partners subsidiary Elevated Practice Solutions has debuted a new resource for anesthesia practices and health systems that aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anesthesia operations.
Healthcare execs join cybersecurity advisory group
Fortified Health Security, a provider of cybersecurity services specializing in healthcare, has established a new cybersecurity advisory group made up of executive IT leaders, including healthcare executives.
10 gastroenterology breakthroughs in 2024
The last year has been marked by numerous studies, developments and notable “firsts” in the gastroenterology and endoscopy space.
Houston physician pays nearly $1M to settle false billing allegations
A physician who practices in Houston has agreed to pay $948,359.85 to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes
Truck driver hospitalized after crashing into South Carolina medical office building
A work truck crashed into a Greenville, S.C.-based medical office building early in the morning on Dec. 10, according to a report from CBS affiliate WSPA.
Gastroenterologist closes Virginia practice after 30 years
Dumbarton, Va.-based Commonwealth Gastroenterology will shutter Feb. 28, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website.
U of Kentucky pharmacy school deploys AI
Lexington-based University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy has begun integrating the use of AI into its classes. The technology is being used not only to streamline administrative tasks, but to foster student engagement and strengthen problem-solving s…
