Chesterfield, Mo.-based St. Luke’s has named Tammy Lett, RN, senior vice president of its physician network.
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100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs | 2023
Becker’s is thrilled to release its 2023 list of hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs. These organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pionee…
Cigna's Accredo plans major expansion in Delaware
Accredo Health Group, a specialty pharmacy owned by the Cigna Group, is planning to expand its business in Delaware, the Delaware Business Times reported Sept. 25.
ANA recognizes cannabis as specialty
Cannabis nursing is now officially recognized by the American Nurses Association as a specialty nursing practice, the group announced Sept. 27.
Hospitals are dropping Medicare Advantage left and right
Medicare Advantage provides health coverage to more than half of the nation’s seniors, but a growing number of hospitals and health systems nationwide are pushing back and dropping the private plans altogether.
Hospitals' newest competition: Uber Eats
Hospital leaders are already taking notice of one of healthcare’s newest disruptors: Uber Eats.
6 cancers were underdiagnosed in 2020
Six types of cancer were underdiagnosed during the pandemic, according to the National Institutes of Health.
MultiCare physicians, APPs OK strike
Approximately 80 physicians and advanced practice providers at urgent care centers operated by Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare have authorized a strike.
10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From the Indiana attorney general accusing IU Health of failing to protect personal health information after physician spoke to the media about a 10-year-old patient’s abortion, to fired MetroHealth CEO Akram Boutros, MD, seeking to have his successor …
Rewriting the Script: A prescription for treating physicians with greater dignity and respect
Last week, I received a call out of the blue from an old friend. I immediately could hear in his voice that he was upset and shaken.
