Melissa Russo was selected as division vice president of HCA Midwest Physicians Services Group, a position she took on as of Dec. 31.
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Measles exposure reported at Missouri hospital
Health officials in Clay County, Mo., issued an exposure warning Jan. 12, after confirming an active measles case in a resident of Liberty, a suburb 15 miles outside of Kansas City.
Florida hospital cuts ER airlift service, conducts layoffs
Lewisville, Texas-based Med-Trans, a medical transport provider, closed its UF Health ShandsCair base serving Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health Shands Hospital on Jan. 10 due to decreased transportation demands.
Physicians want more premarket evidence from FDA, study says
More physicians understand the FDA’s approval process for drugs than they do for medical devices, according to findings from a survey published Jan. 16 in Health Affairs.
Mayo Clinic names government relations manager for Wisconsin
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has appointed Jennifer Shilling as government relations manager for the state of Wisconsin representing the health system.
Oregon system, physician settle Medicare fraud claims for $430K
Medford, Ore.-based Asante and a cardiothoracic surgeon at the health system have agreed to pay $430,000 to settle allegations of Medicare fraud.
How Children's National prioritizes pediatric innovation
Washington, D.C.-based Children’s National is ensuring that innovation means addressing the unique needs of pediatric patients, so that breakthroughs in medical technology are accessible to all, regardless of age or background.
No reported injuries in Alaska hospital shooting
There are no reported injuries following a Jan. 14 active shooter situation at Dillingham, Alaska-based Kanakanak Hospital, managed by Dillingham-based Bristol Bay Area Health Corp., according to a Jan. 14 news release shared with Becker’s.
Mercy offers $20K, $30K nurse sign-on bonuses
As staffing demands grow, Cincinnati-based Mercy Health is offering hiring bonuses to nurses to care for patients in the med-surg and progressive care units at all three of its hospitals in the Mahoning Valley, a metropolitan area in Northeast Ohio.
Rad AI inks partnership with Google
Rad AI, a radiology reporting start-up focused on AI, announced a partnership with Google that aims to reduce radiologist burnout and improve patient care.
