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Former CEO sues New Jersey hospital over 'amateurish' firing

The former president and CEO of a New Jersey hospital has filed a lawsuit accusing his former employer of refusing to fully comply with its contractual obligations in the wake of his “malicious and unlawful” termination, according to court documents re…

Former CEO sues New Jersey hospital over 'amateurish' firing

The former president and CEO of a New Jersey hospital has filed a lawsuit accusing his former employer of refusing to fully comply with its contractual obligations in the wake of his “malicious and unlawful” termination, according to court documents re…

This virus could be a treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections

Researchers used a virus to treat patients with an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection and found good clinical outcomes in 86.6 percent of patients.

8 things to know about physician misbehavior on and off the job

The rate of physicians personally witnessing or experiencing misbehavior from another physician fell from 62 percent to 55 percent, Medscape reported Aug. 30.

Highmark CEO mandates hybrid schedule for some employees

Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health will soon require about 9,000 more workers to spend a portion of the week in-office, CEO David Holmberg told Patriot-News. 

OHSU acquisition of Legacy may be best option but questions remain, nurses say

The planned takeover of Legacy Health by Portland, Ore.-based Oregon Health and Science University may improve transparency and be the best option, the Oregon Nurses Association said.

10 best, worst hospitals for heart attack deaths

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic Hospital, New York City-based NYU Langone Hospitals and Murray, Utah-based Intermountain Medical Center tied for the lowest death rate for heart attack patients in the country, according to CMS data.

Recession giving way to 'richcession'

Fears of a full-blown recession are easing as some economists have predicted a soft landing. But in an uncommon turn of events, the rich are finding themselves in a slump. 

Ohio hospital names CFO

Logan, Ohio-based Hocking Valley Community Hospital has named Randy Montgomery CFO. 

The tie between hurricanes and infectious diseases

Hurricane Idalia put Florida hospitals on high alert this week, preparing for potential flooding or power outages that could disrupt operations. Clinical leaders and health officials should also be vigilant for a separate threat in the coming weeks: in…