Eighteen percent of oncologists said their burnout is so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report.
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US healthcare's 'mind-numbing burden': Advocate CEO
The biggest challenges American health systems face are largely out of their control, according to Eugene Woods, CEO of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health.
US should prep for smallpox's return, experts say
Smallpox, the only human disease to be fully eradicated, could reappear in the U.S. and across the globe, researchers said in a new report.
Amid syringe probe, FDA places import alert on China-based manufacturer
The FDA said U.S. healthcare workers should avoid all plastic syringes manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production as the agency investigates multiple syringe suppliers.
Congress probes popular China-based drugmaker
WuXi AppTec, a drugmaker in China that manufactures multiple chemotherapies for U.S. patients, is facing scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about security threats, The New York Times reported April 15.
West Virginia rehab hospital changes ownership, rebrands
A rehabilitation hospital has changed ownership and will operate as two partner organizations in West Virginia, WTRF.com reported April 12.
Another state considers nixing collaborative agreements for PAs
New Hampshire is the latest state to consider nixing collaborative agreements for physician assistants, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported April 15.
Teladoc's chief accounting officer resigns
Shortly after Teladoc’s CEO Jason Gorevic exited the company, its chief accounting officer announced his resignation, Market Screener reported April 12.
IT disruption persists at California health system
Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health’s IT systems are still not fully operational due to a cybersecurity incident that started on April 2.
MUSC looks for state approval to develop $705M hospitals
Patrick Cawley, MD, CEO of Charleston, S.C.-based Medical University of South Carolina, has received approval from the MUSC board of trustees for the development of two hospital projects for a total of $705 million.
