The FDA, CDC and several states are investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis connected to recalled human bone tissue products that were sold to hospitals and dental clinics, according to Politico.
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New research paints richer picture of physician earnings
Physicians may be the most common occupation among the top 1 percent of income earners, but their earnings are nonetheless difficult to measure — despite the government’s role in the market. New research out of the University of Chicago aims to resolve…
Long COVID-19 prevalence in the US: What the latest data show
The percentage of U.S. adults dealing with lingering effects of a bout with COVID-19 has not significantly declined over the last few months, according to the latest CDC data.
Kansas medical center granted $759K to upgrade EHR
Parsons, Kan.-based Labette County Medical Center is receiving a $759,600 grant to help purchase upgrades to its EHR system, KSNT reported July 25.
Columbia University OB-GYN convicted of sex abuse sentenced to 20 years
Robert Hadden, MD, a former OB-GYN physician at New York City-based Columbia University, who was convicted of sexual abuse earlier this year, was sentenced July 25 to 20 years in prison, according to a July 25 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s…
Connecticut to license freestanding birth centers
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill into law July 24 that will license all freestanding birth centers allowing them to more seamlessly operate throughout the state, according to a news release.
New York cancer center seeks PR firm to boost DEI image after years of lawsuits
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y., is seeking out a public relations firm to help boost its diversity, equity and inclusion presence and efforts after previously refusing to release a DEI report and being accused of racism, acco…
US healthcare spending to grow 10% annually through 2028, report says
U.S. consumer out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures are expected to grow 10 percent annually through 2028, according to a report from market research firm Kalorama Information.
New $900M Essentia hospital integrates Epic with patient TVs
Patients at the new $900 million Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center will be able to access educational and interactive content in their room’s television
Virtual reality and 3D printing spare open heart surgery
A pediatric cardiologist used 3D printing and virtual reality to construct an exact model of a patient’s heart, helping surgeons repair a large hole in her heart, according to a July 24 report from ABC affiliate KCRG.
