Becker’s is thrilled to highlight the orthopedic programs of 100 hospitals and health systems across the U.S.
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Leprosy and armadillos: What to know
An uptick of confirmed leprosy cases in Florida is resparking the debate of the disease’s possible connection to nine-banded armadillos, USA Today reported Oct. 3.
Optum inks operational partnership with Wisconsin health system, will hire 800+ employees
Optum is hiring more than 800 employees from Waukesha, Wis.-based ProHealth Care and will begin managing the health system’s revenue cycle management, information technology, informatics, analytics and inpatient care management.
75,000+ Kaiser workers begin strike: 8 things to know
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees across the U.S. began a strike this week after their contract expired with no new labor agreement in place.
301 more alleged victims sue in OB-GYN abuse case
Another 301 patients have sued Robert Hadden, MD, and Columbia University, alleging the gynecologist sexually abused them during examinations, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 3.
Moderna to move forward with combo flu, COVID-19 shot
Moderna is moving forward with plans to develop a combination vaccine for flu and COVID-19 after early-stage studies yielded positive results, the company said Oct. 3.
Hospitals, health systems experiencing cybersecurity events
Here are seven hospitals and health systems dealing with cyberattacks Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 7:
Main Line Health taps DocGo for medical transportation
DocGo, which provides mobile health services, has inked a partnership with Radnor Township, Pa.-based Main Line Health.
Majority of Mississippi hospitals unlikely to receive promised funds
Months after Mississippi lawmakers approved a $103.7 million grant program to support the state’s struggling hospitals, it turns out that many of them will be ineligible for such funds, according to an Oct. 3 Mississippi Today report.
Generative AI in healthcare set to skyrocket from $1B to $22B
Generative artificial intelligence in healthcare is poised to grow by nearly $21 billion by 2032, PYMNTS reported Oct. 4.
