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14 healthcare M&A transactions in July

Here is a summary of hospital and healthcare merger and acquisition-related transactions from July:

Surgeon sues Maine hospital, alleging discrimination

A surgeon is suing Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and the hospital’s chief of surgery over alleged discrimination she faced as a female, foreign-born physician, according to Bangor Daily News.  

'Operational changes are required for us to survive,' insists New York health system CEO

Aaron Kramer joined Adirondack Health as assistant vice president of information systems in 2015 and climbed the executive ranks to become CEO of the Saranac Lake, N.Y.-based health system after his predecessor Sylvia Getman retired in July 2021. 

Add 1 more health system victim to massive hack

Parkersburg, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is the latest health system caught up in a massive, worldwide data breach.

Memorial Sloan Kettering edges into positive operating income territory

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering, one of the leading cancer care systems in the country, has reported a $1.5 million operating income for the first half of 2023.

20 healthcare companies with the smallest CEO-worker pay gaps

Pharmaceutical S&P 500 companies — including major vaccine manufacturers like Moderna and Johnson & Johnson — have smaller CEO-to-worker pay gaps than many other healthcare companies. 

3 tips for hospitals employing drug-delivery robots

Numerous hospitals and health systems have invested in drug-delivery robots for years, but recently, there’s been an uptick in adopting this technology, according to Joe Burczynski, PharmD. 

In search of hybrid work balance

When it comes to hybrid work, companies are seeking arrangements that result in a successful return to the office environment, Fortune reported Aug. 15.  

Memorial Health System taps former SCL Health exec as chief medical officer

Memorial Health System has tapped Shawn Dufford, MD, to serve as chief medical officer, the Gulfport, Miss.-based system said Aug. 15.

Amazon online pharmacy to show insulin costs upfront

Amazon Pharmacy is offering automatic coupons on more than 15 insulin and diabetes care brands.