The law firm Hagens Berman has filed a lawsuit against Concord, Calif.-based John Muir Health accusing the health system of “unconscionable” billing practices.
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US Digestive Health gains 35 providers through partnership
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has partnered with Delaware Center for Digestive Care in Newark.
Mount Carmel Health System names Andy Priday CFO
Columbus, Ohio-based Mount Carmel Health System named Andy Priday as CFO, according to an Oct. 4 news release shared with Becker’s.
Women’s Health Awards names Best Children’s Hospitals
More than 300 pediatric hospitals were named Best Children’s Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award on Oct. 3.
Good Samaritan Medical Center taps Dr. Ann Gantzer as chief nursing officer
Lafayette, Colo.-based Good Samaritan Medical Center appointed Ann Gantzer, PhD, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, it said in an email to Becker’s Oct. 4. Her appointment was effective Sept. 28.
Official suggests repurposing Atlanta Medical Center as equity center
One week after the mayor of Atlanta blocked the redevelopment of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, a city councilman proposed repurposing it as an equity center, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Oct. 4.
Summa Health reshuffles executive team
Akron-based Summa Health is making 10 changes to its executive team with the creation of three roles, elimination of four roles and appointments of three senior leaders, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Oct. 4.
11 states with less than 200 optometrists
Wyoming and Alaska have the least optometrists compared to other U.S. states, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brian Voth to oversee new Wilmington Health ASC
North Carolina-based Wilmington Health has appointed Brian Voth as its new chief development officer to oversee its newly opened ASC, according to an Oct. 4 report from Wilmington Biz.
Telehealth visit costs fall in every region from July to September
Telehealth visit costs by region fell in every U.S. region between July and September, according to an Oct. 4 U.S. Health Care Price Index report from healthcare marketplace Sesame.
