Digital health funding fell 14% compared to the same quarter a year ago to $3 billion and to the lowest level since 2016, according to a new report from CB Insights.
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Luminis Health downgraded as operating performance remains pressured
Annapolis, Md.-based Luminis Health was downgraded from “A” to “A-” amid “consistently negative operating performance and modest cash flow,” according to S&P Global in an Oct. 25 report.
California county settles with physicians over alleged threats
Santa Clara County in California and Valley Physicians Group, a union that represents more than 450 physicians in the county’s health system, have settled the pending unfair labor practice charge VPG filed with the California Public Employee Relations …
U of Florida Health taps chief nurse executive
The University of Florida in Gainesville has appointed Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, as the system chief nurse executive for the UF Health system and dean of the College of Nursing.
Handwashing before gloving-up isn't necessary, study finds
Handwashing in clinical settings prior to putting on gloves may not actually be the best policy for infection prevention, a new study has found.
Pfizer's flu and COVID combo shot shows positive early results
A combined phase 1 and 2 clinical trial of Pfizer’s mRNA flu and COVID-19 combination vaccine have yielded positive results, the company announced Oct. 26.
26 elite hospitals, per patients and providers
WebMD found 26 hospitals and health systems that are preferred by patients and providers, some of which were chosen in more than one specialty.
UHS countering 'increasingly aggressive' insurers, CEO stresses
One of the main issues facing Universal Health Services with regard to reimbursement is whether patients who may end up staying within the King of Prussia, Pa.-based health system for a few days are classified by payers as an inpatient or are simply un…
Children's Wisconsin CEO to retire
Peggy Troy, MSN, RN, plans to retire as president and CEO of Milwaukee-based Children’s Wisconsin by the end of December 2024.
Feds launch healthcare cybersecurity tool kit
As healthcare ransomware attacks are climbing, the Cybersecurity and Infrastrucure Security Agency and HHS are providing a cybersecurity toolkit to hospitals.
