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Norton Healthcare receives $20M donation for Parkinson's programs expansion

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare has received a $20 million donation to expand its “Just Imagine” campaign that supports Parkinson’s disease research and programs.

Cleveland Clinic, Advocate Aurora back letter to lawmakers over CMS concerns

The Washington, D.C.-based National Rural Health Association and several health systems, hospitals, academic health centers, and state hospital associations have called on lawmakers to help restore the partnership between CMS and states to align with l…

HCA hospital names CEO

HealthOne — a Denver-based branch of HCA Healthcare — has named Ryan Thornton, BSN, RN, president and CEO of its North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colo. 

Kansas system taps CEO from New York

Community HealthCare System in Onaga, Kan., has named Kerry Herbine CEO, effective in May. 

New York City reports rise in leptospirosis cases

 Last year, New York City saw 24 cases of human leptospirosis — the highest number in a single year. Six cases have been reported so far this year, the city’s department of health and mental hygiene said in an April 12 health advisory. 

Biotech CEO sentenced for $28M fraud scheme

The CEO of biotech company Decision Diagnostics Corp., Keith Berman, was sentenced to seven years in prison for a securities fraud scheme that resulted in about $28 million in investor losses and obstruction of a related U.S. Securities and Exchange Co…

Tampa General plans men's health center after $6.5M gift

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital is planning to open a new center focusing on men’s health after receiving a $6.5 million donation from Jagadamba Chivukula, MD, and Krishna Chivukula. 

30 most diverse US cities

Maryland and Texas are home to the five most diverse cities in the United States, according to an April 15 analysis from WalletHub. 

17% of cardiologists may leave medicine due to burnout

Seventeen percent of cardiologists said their burnout was so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report.

Froedtert and ThedaCare's 1st 100 days as a combined 18-hospital system

Imran Andrabi, MD, is more than 100 days into his role as president of the newly combined 18-hospital system in Wisconsin formed by Froedtert Health and ThedaCare, and he’s quick to note this timeline.