The physician workforce has grown 23 percent since 2010, and women and those with DO degrees represent the fastest-growing demographics, a physician census found.
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HCA's Mission Hospital patients face longer wait times from ambulance to ER
Some patients at HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., are experiencing longer wait times between ambulance pickup and emergency room admission, the Citizen Times reported July 25.
Depression tied to 2-times greater risk for dementia: Study
A new study suggests a depression diagnosis could double the risk of dementia later in life.
Covenant Health taps next CFO from Atrium Health
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Covenant Health has named Joe Dolan as its next CFO.
Let's hear it for the middle managers
While much attention is typically paid to the top of organizations, namely CEOs, having top-performing middle managers is not just “nice to have.” They are a “business imperative” and lead to strong financial outcomes.
What the U.S. can learn about rural healthcare from other countries
Rural Americans are the most likely to skip needed care and struggle with medical bills when compared with 10 other high-income countries, according to a July 24 report from the Commonwealth Fund.
Hackensack Meridian names chief medical officer of 2 hospitals
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has selected Gregory Rokosz, DO, as chief medical officer of Old Bridge (N.J.) Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, N.J.
Hospital clerk gets 3 years for stealing patient information
A former hospital clerk was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing patient information to defraud the government.
Texas Heart Institute gets $32M gift from former patient
Houston-based Texas Heart Institute received $32 million from a former patient, Paper City Magazine reported July 25.
Texas Heart Institute gets $32M gift from former patient
Houston-based Texas Heart Institute received $32 million from a former patient, Paper City Magazine reported July 25.
