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The rich are getting poorer

Global wealth has declined for the first time since 2008, causing millions to fall from “millionaire” status, according to this year’s “Global Wealth Report” from UBS and Credit Suisse economists. 

Troubled Tennessee hospital selling assets for well below target price

Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Memorial Hospital, which has been at the center of a long-running dispute with local government, now looks as if it will be selling some of its assets off for just $7.5 million, according to an Aug. 16 filing.

Illinois system includes valet workers in layoffs

Earlier this month, Springfield, Ill.-based Memorial Health announced layoffs of hundreds of employees, including 20 percent of leadership positions, citing “current national and statewide economic trends.” These cuts include the end of valet service, …

Illinois system includes valet workers in layoffs

Earlier this month, Springfield, Ill.-based Memorial Health announced layoffs of hundreds of employees, including 20 percent of leadership positions, citing “current national and statewide economic trends.” These cuts include the end of valet service, …

Duke, Nference partner on precision medicine study

The Duke University Health System and School of Medicine partnered with Nference, a biotechnology software company, to launch a precision medicine study called OneDukeGen.

Hospitals take aim at Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage may now provide health coverage to more than half of the nation’s seniors, but that is not stopping health systems from pushing back against the growing and controversial program.

8 top cardiology hospitals in California, ranked by US News

Here are the top eight cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 annual rankings.

8 top cardiology hospitals in California, ranked by US News

Here are the top eight cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 annual rankings.

6 things to know about US leprosy cases

While 95 percent of people are immune to leprosy — also called Hansen’s disease — multiple cases have popped up across Central Florida and the Southern U.S. in recent years, concerning physicians. One recent study concluded that the disease may even be…

6 things to know about US leprosy cases

While 95 percent of people are immune to leprosy — also called Hansen’s disease — multiple cases have popped up across Central Florida and the Southern U.S. in recent years, concerning physicians. One recent study concluded that the disease may even be…