COVID-19 was the most deadly infectious disease in 2022, followed by tuberculosis, according to a Statista report.
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Harris Health's $2.5B bond approved by voters
Unofficial final results show that Harris County, Texas, voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion bond for Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health’s upgrades and expansion project, Community Impact reported Nov. 7.
State attorneys general crack down on health systems
In the last month, the offices of the state attorneys general in Tennessee, North Carolina and Connecticut have scrutinized health systems over various concerns, including care quality and access, the potential violation of an asset purchase agreement …
Michigan 'nurse imposter' pleads guilty
A Michigan woman pleaded guilty to using another person’s identity to gain employment as a nurse and making false statements related to healthcare matters, a Nov. 7 Justice Department press release said.
California physician assistant program loses accreditation
The physician assistant program at Seaside-based California State University-Monterey Bay has lost its accreditation and will shut down in May, KSBW reported Nov. 7.
CDC: Number of babies born with syphilis increase 1022%
Compared to 2012, more than 10 times as many congenital syphilis cases were reported in 2022, marking a 1,022% jump in newborn syphilis cases, according to CDC data released Nov. 7.
Ozempic maker asks court to dismiss stomach paralysis suit
In response to a Louisiana woman’s lawsuit, Novo Nordisk said “gastrointestinal events are well known side effects” of Ozempic and asked the court to dismiss the case, according to documents filed Nov. 3.
Mass General Brigham, Best Buy partner on home-based care
Mass General Brigham is partnering with Best Buy to create solutions that bolster the health system’s home-based care programs while also addressing one of the healthcare industry’s most pressing challenges: workforce shortages.
Amazon launches One Medical for Prime
Amazon Prime members can now get healthcare for an extra $9 a month.
Rady Children's faces lawsuit over secret surveillance
Rady Children’s Hospital, based in San Diego, is facing a lawsuit alleging that the hospital secretly recorded a patient and her family to prove the child was suffering from abuse, KPBS reported Nov. 7.
