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Flu cases rise for a 5th week: 8 FluView notes

Flu activity is continuing to rise across the country for a fifth week in a row, with 5,753 patients admitted to hospitals due to confirmed flu cases, according to CDC data published Dec. 8. 

COVID admissions up for 4th week straight: Where they're highest, rising fastest

New COVID-19 admissions were up nearly 18% for the week ending Dec. 2, marking the fourth straight week of increase. 

CEOs' pay poised to level off in 2024

A substantial majority of companies are planning minimal or no changes to the median base salaries their CEOs receive in 2024, according to a new analysis from Chief Executive Research. 

Lifespan posts $8.6M operating income in 2023 a year after $56M loss

Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan Health posted $8.6 million in operating income in fiscal 2023 after posting a $56 million loss in 2022, according to the health system’s fourth-quarter financial report. 

Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases

From a medical equipment company owner receiving a 15-year sentence for a $24 million scheme to the conviction of a New York physician in a scheme that subjected Medicaid patients to unnecessary radiological tests, here are 10 healthcare billing fraud …

3 healthcare investment firms closing on funds

Despite the recent decline in digital health funding, healthcare investment firms have still been able to raise more than $100 million for investments since August.

Kentucky system, cardiologist pay $3M in improper billing scheme

Hazard, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare and one of its cardiologists agreed to pay over $3 million to resolve allegations they submitted improper Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid claims for services not covered.

Florida hospital gets pavilion approval, part of $550M master plan

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has unveiled plans for a new surgical, neuroscience and transplant pavilion following a unanimous vote of approval from city council.

15 health systems among best places to work in IT for '24

Fifteen health systems made Computerworld’s list of the top places to work in IT for 2024.

250-bed Florida hospital names CEO

Broward Health has appointed Kristen Bowman CEO of its community hospital in Coral Springs, Fla.