Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was recently nominated to lead HHS during Donald Trump’s second presidency, has cast doubt on Ozempic’s potential health effects.
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Illinois hospital ends agreement with midwives, family medicine physicians
Midwives and family medicine physicians are no longer allowed to deliver babies at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Ill., according to WBEZ, a Chicago-based radio station.
Denver Health CEO eyes tech, new buildings after ballot measure win
Denver Health, a safety-net health system led by Donna Lynne, DrPH, is poised to receive a financial boost after Denver voters approved Ballot Issue 2Q. The measure increases the city’s sales tax rate by 0.34%, generating up to $70 million annually to …
SSM hospital, physician sued for alleged patient abuse
A lawsuit has been filed against Bridgeton, Mo.-based SSM Health DePaul Hospital, part of St. Louis-based SSM Health, and Craig Spiegel, MD, on behalf of 30 people alleging sexual abuse.
POH debate intensifies with Black Hills Surgical Hospital sale
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health’s is set to acquire physician-owned Black Hills Surgical Hospital and Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center — a move poised to reshape the region’s healthcare landscape, Sioux Falls Live reported Nov. 14.
Here's what it costs to employ physicians in 2024
In the third quarter of the year, a health system’s median investment/subsidy per physician totaled $304,312, rising above $300,000 for the first time ever, according to a Nov. 12 report from Kaufman Hall.
Carle Health swings operating margin from -5.1% to 1.5% amid 'targeted adjustments'
Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health posted an operating income of $55.9 million (1.5% operating margin) through the third quarter of 2024, up from an operating loss of $161.7 million (-5.1% margin) over the same period last year, according to its Nov. 18 f…
Northwell hospital nurses vote to unionize
Nurses at Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital have voted to join the New York State Nurses Association, according to a union news release shared with Becker’s.
Inova taps new CFO
Falls Church, Va.-based Inova has named Rick Talento CFO.
2024 'State of Lung Cancer' report: 7 takeaways
The American Lung Association released its 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report, highlighting a 26% increase in survival and a 15% decrease in incidence, though care disparities across state lines and demographics are still influencing patient outcomes.
