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ChristianaCare names vice chair of surgical quality

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has selected Marcin Jankowski, DO, as its new vice chair of surgery, according to a Dec. 4 news release.

Tampa General pilots cancer genetic testing

Tampa General Hospital is partnering with digital health company My Gene Counsel to employ digital tools for genetic counseling and testing.

Why 2023 has been the year of labor strikes

This year has been marked by labor actions across the U.S. From coast to coast, healthcare workers have participated in strikes, citing concerns about issues such as pay, staffing and recruitment. The strikes have involved workers from large health sys…

Sutter workers plan strike at psychiatric hospital

Members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers plan to strike Dec. 6 at the Sutter Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento, Calif.

Strategies to manage growing ED volumes, per 3 leaders

Leaders at high-volume emergency departments are finding new ways to handle capacity issues while reducing wait times.

Mass General Brigham to reduce digital workforce

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham said it will reduce its digital workforce, which represents the technology arm of the organization.

After cyberattack, patients struggle to fill scripts

Patients of Lovelace Health System say they can’t refill their prescriptions as the Albuquerque, N.M.-based system recovers from a cyberattack, Albuquerque Journal reported Dec. 1. 

Healthcare investment firm raises $150M

Intuitive Ventures, a healthcare investment firm focusing on early-stage diagnostics, medtech, therapy, and digital health companies, closed on $150 million for its second fund.

AHA urges FDA not to move forward with proposed rule to regulate lab tests

The American Hospital Association is urging the FDA not to move forward with a proposed rule to treat laboratory-developed tests as medical devices, saying the move would disrupt innovation and potentially increase hospital costs. 

Sentara now sole owner of 17 urgent care centers

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health is the new sole owner of Velocity Urgent Care, marking the end of the health system’s joint venture relationship for the 17-site company.