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Johns Hopkins All Children's 'Netflix' case continues: 8 updates

Oral arguments began on Feb. 12 for St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital’s appeal in a case that gained national attention through a Netflix documentary, FOX 13 News reported. 

Cleveland Clinic refutes allegations in new ad campaign

Cleveland Clinic says a new ad campaign targeting the health system is “riddled with inaccuracies and lies,” WKYC reported Feb. 13.

HCA Texas subsidiary names new CFO

El Paso, Texas-based Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has named Maria Garvin as CFO.

Inside 2 systems' pharmacy investment strategies for 2025

In an era of rapid healthcare transformation, two health systems are making important pharmacy investments to enhance operational efficiency, improve patient care and navigate the financial pressures going into 2025. 

Using VR before open heart surgery eases anxiety: Mayo Clinic

The utilization of virtual reality was found to decrease preoperative anxiety in older patients undergoing open-heart surgery, according to a study published Jan. 4 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary

The Senate voted 52-48 on Feb. 13 to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary.

Penn Medicine CIO to retire

Michael Restuccia, senior vice president and CIO of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine, is preparing to retire after nearly two decades of leadership.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst opens women's heart clinic

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has opened a Women’s Heart Health Institute to address gender disparities and care gaps found in women’s cardiovascular healthcare. 

How Ochsner cut ED visits 30% in 2 months

This year’s flu season has been one of the worst in 15 years, exacerbating capacity challenges for emergency departments nationwide.

Is healthcare tech changing too fast?

The pace of change in healthcare has accelerated greatly over the last five years. The pandemic necessitated swift changes to meet care demands, and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and generative AI in the years since gave healthcare…