Category: ROOT

MedHQ names new CEO

MedHQ, a healthcare advisory and administrative service provider, has named Erik Miller CEO, effective in early 2025.

Former physician and wife sentenced in opioid distribution, healthcare fraud scheme

A former Huntsville, Ala., family physician and her wife were sentenced in federal court for drug crimes, healthcare fraud and COVID-19 disaster relief fraud Dec. 18, WHNT reported Dec. 19. 

Healthcare cybersecurity in 2025: 3 things to know

Cyberattacks and data breaches have become increasingly common across the healthcare sector, a trend that is likely to continue into 2025.

What 219 executives told Becker's about leadership this year

Hospital and health system CEOs lead organizations that deliver critical patient care and drive innovation. This year, 219 healthcare executives took time to share their thoughts on healthcare leadership with Becker’s. 

UC Davis Health releases documentary

 
UC Davis Health has released a new documentary chronicling a family’s journey from Taiwan to Northern California to enroll their 2-year-old son in a clinical trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

HCA pulls zoning application for Virginia ASC

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has withdrawn the zoning application for its planned Middle Virginia Surgicenter in Hanover, Va., after a lengthy certificate-of-need approval process, Richmond Biz Sense reported Dec. 19. 

Sentara Health taps new CFO

Hampton Roads, Va.-based Sentara Health has appointed Melinda Hancock executive vice president and CFO, effective Jan. 1. 

Merck enters $2B licensing deal for weight loss drug

Merck has entered into a global licensing agreement with Chinese biopharmaceutical company Hansoh Pharma to develop an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, HS-10535. 

GI practices keep getting bigger: 4 moves in 1 week

Four gastroenterology groups have announced plans to add providers or expand locations in the last week. 

Pharmacist sues HCA after firing over LinkedIn post

A pharmacist is suing Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare after she was fired over a LinkedIn post.