Amazon is continuing its push into the healthcare sector with two major strategic initiatives launched in recent weeks.
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Teva to pay hospitals $126M opioid settlement
Teva Pharmaceuticals, an Israel-based drug manufacturer, has agreed to pay U.S. hospitals up to $126 million to settle allegations that its marketing of opioids increased the hospitals’ operating costs, according to financial documents published Aug. 2.
Immigrant nurses have more 'human capital' but forced to work their way up: Study
International nurses have more human capital than American-born nurses yet often get the worst jobs, according to a study by researchers at Durham, N.C.-based Duke University.
Brigham and Women's gets $7.5M from actress
A Hollywood actress and her husband donated $7.5 million to Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital for its addiction clinic.
Oncologist wins $39.5M in retaliation lawsuit
A jury awarded more than $39.5 million to an oncologist who accused UC San Diego of retaliation after a dispute over a $10 million donation, The Brunswick News reported Aug. 3.
Dignity Health hospital taps COO
Dignity Health-St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif., has named Ardel Guillamas Avelino, DNP, RN, its new vice president and chief operating officer.
What 5 hospital leaders have learned from failure
“When there’s failure, it’s tempting to take that as a sign that you should just give up,” Terry Shaw, president and CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, wrote in a July 20 LinkedIn post. “But learning from failure can lead to growth, ins…
Texas Children's hospital selects chief medical officer
Rachel Marek, MD, has been selected to serve as chief medical officer of Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands.
How Orlando Health responds to patients' social media posts 24/7
Orlando (Fla.) Health responds to patient complaints — and compliments — on social media in real time, its marketing chief told Becker’s.
North Carolina hospital closes, files for bankruptcy
Martin General Hospital, a 49-bed facility in Williamston, N.C., suspended operations Aug. 3 and plans to file for bankruptcy.
