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18 companies in University Hospitals' portfolio

Cleveland-based University Hospitals’ venture capital arm has invested in a diverse array of companies, from telemedicine platforms to companies aiding with blood transfusion.

Northwell, Cedars-Sinai + 2 more health systems installing AI platforms

Health systems in Nevada, Louisiana, California and New York are taking advantage of the power of artificial intelligence to simplify workflows and connect patients with care.

CVS adds United Airlines CEO to board

CVS Health elected Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, to serve on its board of directors, according to a July 20  SEC filing.

36% of hospitals complying with price transparency rule, survey finds

A PatientRightsAdvocate.org report published July 20 found that only 721 (36 percent) of the 2,000 hospitals examined were fully complying with the price transparency rule, up slightly from 24.5 percent compliance in February. 

Massachusetts hospital breaks ground on emergency department

Northampton, Mass.-based Cooley Dickinson Hospital broke ground on its new emergency department building, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported July 20. 

Hartford Hospital reverses plan to demolish historic building

Hartford (Conn.) Hospital withdrew a proposal to demolish a historic, but deteriorating apartment building on the outskirts of its campus, the Hartford Courant reported July 20. 

'Stop wasting time, money, resources': Maximize high-cost hospital assets with AI

Want to use artificial intelligence-enabled platforms to reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction? Look no further than the high-value assets in your hospital that stand to make the most money — expensive assets including operating suites, robotic…

AHA rejects study suggesting PHE funds overpaid hospitals

A recent study suggesting public health emergency funds overpaid hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic paints an incomplete picture, the American Hospital Association alleged in a July 20 statement. 

Physician staffing groups succumb to financial pressures

Financial headwinds and macroeconomic pressures continue to hit physician staffing firms hard with one group filing for bankruptcy in May and another shutting down at the end of July. Both companies were backed by private equity firms.

This cell-based therapy could help reverse infertility

Researchers at Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital found a technique that shows promise in restoring fertility to ovaries that have stopped working.