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3 healthcare investment firms closing on funds

Despite the recent decline in digital health funding, healthcare investment firms have still been able to raise more than $100 million for investments since August.

Kentucky system, cardiologist pay $3M in improper billing scheme

Hazard, Ky.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare and one of its cardiologists agreed to pay over $3 million to resolve allegations they submitted improper Medicare and Kentucky Medicaid claims for services not covered.

Florida hospital gets pavilion approval, part of $550M master plan

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has unveiled plans for a new surgical, neuroscience and transplant pavilion following a unanimous vote of approval from city council.

15 health systems among best places to work in IT for '24

Fifteen health systems made Computerworld’s list of the top places to work in IT for 2024.

250-bed Florida hospital names CEO

Broward Health has appointed Kristen Bowman CEO of its community hospital in Coral Springs, Fla. 

Texas AG warns Houston hospitals not to comply with judge's abortion ruling

 Hours after a Texas judge granted a woman’s request to have an abortion, the state’s attorney general sent a letter to hospitals in Houston, saying they may face civil and legal consequences if they permit the procedure to occur. 

Home Test to Treat program now available nationwide

The Home Test to Treat program piloted earlier this year by the National Institutes of Health, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the CDC, is now available nationwide, according to a Dec. 6 news release.

Walgreens expands testing, treatment options for COVID-19, flu

Walgreens will expand treatment and testing options for COVID-19 and the flu, the company announced Dec. 7.

2 nurses, medical resident stabbed at New Jersey hospital

A medical resident and two nurses at Newark (N.J.) Beth Israel Medical Center were stabbed Dec. 8, according to police and the hospital. 

Medtronic scraps $738M deal for insulin pump maker

Medtronic has canceled a $738 million deal to acquire the wearable insulin pump maker EOFlow Co., according to a Dec. 6 Securities and Exchange Commission filing.