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CommonSpirit's new institute leverages the 'science of humankindness'

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health aims to improve health equity and advance justice by leveraging the power of “humankindness.” 

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine names Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp dean

Jeffrey Boscamp, MD, was named permanent dean of Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, the Nutley, N.J.-based organization said Dec. 12. 

Rutgers School of Public Health exits Twitter over 'unrestricted and unmitigated hate speech and discrimination'

The Rutgers School of Public Health has left Twitter after what it calls “unrestricted and unmitigated hate speech and discrimination” on the social media platform.

16 recent ASC expansions, acquisitions and mergers

Here are 16 acquisitions, expansions and mergers among ASCs reported on by Becker’s since Nov. 1:

Marshfield Clinic CEO to exit after Essentia Health merger

Susan Turney, MD, the first CEO of Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, will step down in September 2023 after nine years in the role. 

The gig economy is back — even for execs

Contract or “temp” employment used to be viewed as a means of supplemental income: a side hustle to an average day job, or a way to pay the bills while searching for full-time work. Now, gig work is back in style, and more workers want in on the flexib…

UNC Health System's integrative cancer support program goes virtual

UNC Health System’s integrative medicine clinic has expanded, allowing patients to conduct their visits either in-person or via telemedicine. 

Feds warn against cybersecurity risks associated with automation in healthcare

HHS issued a brief Dec. 8 warning healthcare organizations about the cybersecurity risks associated with automation.

6 hospitals, health systems partnering with Google in 2022

Google has been making headway in the healthcare industry through partnerships with hospitals and health systems.

Walmart heir's medical school stacks up board talent

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine has finalized its board of nine with plans to welcome its inaugural class in 2025, pending accreditation.