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Georgia system's finances getting better, board member says

Atlanta-based Grady Health System’s finances are improving despite the added strain resulting from the closure of the city’s only other safety-net hospital, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported Sept. 13. 

Gig nursing platform names chief nursing officer

CareRev has promoted Susan Pasley, BSN, RN, to the role of chief nursing officer, the gig-work tech platform said Sept. 14. 

CMS adds 34 drugs to list of Medicare savings

CMS has named 34 prescription drugs that could have lower out-of-pocket costs for those on Medicare, potentially saving up to $618 per dose.

Google is seeking a physician leader in public health

Google is looking for a physician leader in public health to boost its health-related products and be the representative for Google’s public health, climate, and mental health sector work.

Google is seeking a physician leader in public health

Google is looking for a physician leader in public health to boost its health-related products and be the representative for Google’s public health, climate, and mental health sector work.

How cardiology could change in 50 years, per 8 leaders

From treating heart disease at home with wearable devices to utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced procedures, cardiology leaders say there are a number of possibilities to look forward to in the next 50 years.

Mount Sinai to close Beth Israel campus in New York

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health is to close its Beth Israel campus in the city “after years of agonizing debate and analysis” and could open a smaller facility downtown in the future.

California hospital seeking Medicare recertification needs $28.4M in repairs

San Francisco-based Laguna Honda Hospital is in line to receive up to $28.4 million for emergency renovations as it attempts to rejoin Medicare, NPR affiliate KQED reported Sept. 13.  

Where COVID admissions are highest, rising fastest

There were nearly 19,000 new COVID-19 admissions in U.S. hospitals for the week ending Sept. 2, according to the latest data from the CDC. 

Christus donates nearly $3M to nonprofits

Irving, Texas-based Christus Health has awarded nearly $3 million to 42 nonprofits in Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana through its community impact fund.