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Connecticut lawmakers to focus on reducing healthcare costs

Politicians in Connecticut are vowing to cut the rising costs of healthcare in the state’s upcoming legislative session after hearing from representatives of insurance companies, healthcare groups and pharmaceutical companies, the Connecticut Mirror re…

3 new GI centers opened, proposed in November

From New Jersey to Ohio, here are three new GI centers that were proposed or opened in November. 

'Abstract' speakers are more frequently viewed as leaders; But women speak more concretely: study

Female leaders are more likely to focus on the “how” of problem-solving while male leaders are more likely to focus on the “why” — and people are more likely to associate “why” speech with leaders, according to research analyzed in Harvard Business Rev…

U of California reaches contracts with physicians

Resident physicians and fellows at the University of California Irvine and the University of California San Francisco have reached new contracts that include wage increases and other benefits.

Nashville health system to monitor patients with wearables, data analytics

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services has launched a continuous monitoring program that uses wearables and data analytics to track patients’ vital signs.

5 states with the lowest job satisfaction

Delaware is the state with the lowest job satisfaction, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

5 states with the fewest job opportunities

Louisiana is the state with the fewest job opportunities, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

Georgia health system taps senior VP for operations

Johnny Ball III was named senior vice president of regional hospital operations for Valdosta-based South Georgia Medical Center. 

New Jersey opioid treatment group to pay $3.15M to settle fraud allegations

A New Jersey-based opioid abuse treatment center will pay $3.15 million to resolve criminal and civil claims it solicited kickbacks, obstructed a federal audit and fraudulently billed Medicaid, the Justice Department said Dec. 5.

Anesthesiologist pay in 2022: 8 stats 

Here are eight key stats on anesthesiologist pay to know in 2022: