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15 states with highest, lowest densities of anesthesiologists

Physician shortages are a recognized challenge in the U.S. healthcare system. The scarcity of anesthesiologists, specifically, carries major implications. 

Hospitals will slowly warm to REH program: MercyOne hospital president

The challenging economics of providing care in rural communities contribute to gaps in access, according to a Jan. 25 report published by the American Hospital Association. Rural communities, by nature, have fewer people and do not generate the healthc…

Fortune's most admired healthcare companies

On Jan. 31, Fortune released its World’s Most Admired Companies list, which included healthcare companies. 

Biogen abandons controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen is discontinuing its Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, which was approved in 2021 but became snarled in efficacy concerns and payers’ refusals to cover the medication. 

Christus Health to expand footprint with new emergency hospital campus

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health has shared plans to develop a new emergency hospital campus with a freestanding emergency department and inpatient beds.

Walgreens to lay off more corporate staff

After laying off 5% of its corporate workforce in November, Walgreens will lay off 145 more workers, most of whom are corporate employees, the company confirmed to Becker’s. 

Rutgers cancer center promotes 2 leaders

The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has promoted two leadership positions to better situate it for support of the new Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick, N.J., set to open in early 2025.

Justice Department, MedStar reach agreement over disability access

Columbia, Md.-based MedStar has reached an agreement with the Justice Department after allegedly depriving individuals with disabilities access to medical care by excluding the presence of their support persons.

Data-driven approach to generative AI is too narrow: Report

Healthcare executives said adopting a conventional, data-centric method for implementing generative AI might be overly limited, emphasizing the possible need for a more comprehensive strategy, according to a new report from Deloitte.

How AI is saving physicians time at 4 health systems

Physicians have been saving time and seeing more patients at health systems that have been early adopters of artificial intelligence-powered clinical documentation tools, the Association of American Medical Colleges reported.