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Duke, MD Anderson uncover potential strategy for bone protection in cancer therapy

A partnership between Durham, N.C.,-based Duke University School of Medicine and Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has led to the early discovery of a potential method that may be capable of protecting bones from damage during…

How inflation affects Cleveland Clinic, UPMC and Northwell

While inflation nationwide has fallen since its peak, health systems in Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio still reported in recent earnings reports that they are feeling the cost of rising prices. 

ChristianaCare names vice chair of surgical quality

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has selected Marcin Jankowski, DO, as its new vice chair of surgery, according to a Dec. 4 news release.

Tampa General pilots cancer genetic testing

Tampa General Hospital is partnering with digital health company My Gene Counsel to employ digital tools for genetic counseling and testing.

Why 2023 has been the year of labor strikes

This year has been marked by labor actions across the U.S. From coast to coast, healthcare workers have participated in strikes, citing concerns about issues such as pay, staffing and recruitment. The strikes have involved workers from large health sys…

Sutter workers plan strike at psychiatric hospital

Members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers plan to strike Dec. 6 at the Sutter Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento, Calif.

Strategies to manage growing ED volumes, per 3 leaders

Leaders at high-volume emergency departments are finding new ways to handle capacity issues while reducing wait times.

Mass General Brigham to reduce digital workforce

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham said it will reduce its digital workforce, which represents the technology arm of the organization.

After cyberattack, patients struggle to fill scripts

Patients of Lovelace Health System say they can’t refill their prescriptions as the Albuquerque, N.M.-based system recovers from a cyberattack, Albuquerque Journal reported Dec. 1. 

Healthcare investment firm raises $150M

Intuitive Ventures, a healthcare investment firm focusing on early-stage diagnostics, medtech, therapy, and digital health companies, closed on $150 million for its second fund.