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38 fastest-growing health services companies

Inc. Magazine has released its annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America. This year, 269 health services companies made the cut, including 170 repeat honorees. 

Average pay for 20 most-recruited physicians and advanced practitioners 

Orthopedic surgeons have the highest base salaries in 2023 among the most-recruited physician and advanced practitioner specialties, according to a report published Aug. 15 by AMN Healthcare.

CVS to cut jobs at Aetna

CVS is laying off some employees at Aetna, with many of the layoffs hitting those in corporate positions, The Hartford Courant reported Aug. 15.

Ozempic might be in upcoming drug price talks with CMS

Ozempic might find itself in CMS’ hands soon.

ProMedica slips to Q2 loss after profitable Q1

Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica reported a $39.8 million operating loss in the second quarter, a slight improvement on the $61.7 million loss in the prior-year period but down from the $29.6 million operating gain it posted in the first quarter.

Cleveland Clinic stroke therapy trial yields positive results

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic led a first-of-its-kind trial using a therapy for stroke patients called deep brain stimulation that showed safe and effective results, according to an Aug. 14 news release. 

Joint Commission: How to protect patients after a cyberattack

The amount of cyberattacks in healthcare is growing, and hospitals should be ramping up their protection efforts, according to The Joint Commission. 

FDA OKs 1st sterilization system for 3D-printed medical devices

The FDA recently greenlit the first device to sterilize 3D-printed products used in healthcare, including personalized surgical guides and anatomical models.

FDA OKs 1st sterilization system for 3D-printed medical devices

The FDA recently greenlit the first device to sterilize 3D-printed products used in healthcare, including personalized surgical guides and anatomical models.

14 hospital execs on their top leadership 'must dos' 

To succeed at any endeavor, it’s important to know the rules. While the business of healthcare is anything but a game, hospital executives lead with their own imposed guidelines — namely always fostering an environment where transparent communication, …