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CDC probes cluster of ocular syphilis cases

A CDC investigation into a cluster of rare, ocular syphilis cases that cropped up in southwestern Michigan between March and July 2022 found that the incidents may be linked by an unidentified strain of Treponema pallidum — the bacterium that causes sy…

Kansas hospital ramps up staffing in wake of Ardent ransomware attack

In response to the ransomware attack on Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services and its affiliates, Stormont Vail Health took action by augmenting staffing levels at its hospital, emergency department and Express Care clinics, the Topeka Capital-…

California hospital IT network breached

Mission Community Hospital in Los Angeles is notifying patients that an unauthorized party gained access to its IT network in May, compromising patient information.

California hospital up for $105M bond approval

Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital could be on the upcoming March 5 primary ballot for a $105 million bond measure approval, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported Nov. 27. 

FDA approves 1st drug for aggressive, noncancerous tumors

The FDA approved Ogsiveo (nirogacestat), the first drug indicated for locally aggressive, noncancerous tumors, on Nov. 27. 

'More technology is not better': Where CommonSpirit's CIO is focused next

Daniel Barchi, senior executive vice president and CIO of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, sees digital technology transforming healthcare. But not necessarily through more applications and IT spend.

Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has partnered with Annalise.ai to develop and deploy AI-enabled diagnostic products.

HHS warns of remote patient monitoring scam

HHS is warning Americans to be on the lookout for a remote patient monitoring scam.

A new treatment for 'widow-maker' heart attacks

Researchers at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute in Naples, Fla., are leaning on a new therapeutic treatment for “widow-maker” heart attacks: supersaturated oxygen therapy.

Which primary care providers use EHRs the least?

Primary care providers who practice at community health centers spend less time in EHRs than counterparts who work elsewhere, a study in JAMA Network Open found.