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Mayo Clinic building 200 algorithms

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is currently developing over 200 algorithms, including ophthalmology parametric universal search.

10 top issues facing physicians: Report

Seven in 10 physicians said rising costs were the primary reason their practice went into the red in 2023, according to Medical Economics’ 95th “Physician Report” released Aug. 14.

6 updates on weight loss drugs

Physicians are increasingly comfortable prescribing weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound as new potential uses emerge, but cost and access challenges remain persistent hurdles.

NewYork-Presbyterian cuts turnover to 11.1% amid hiring surge

From Jan. 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian hired more than 10.700 new employees, including 3,216 nurses, according to financial documents published Aug. 23. 

Recent Walmart, Amazon healthcare moves

Walmart and Amazon both dove into the healthcare space in recent years. Where do things stand now with the top two companies on the Fortune 500 list?

How 6 health systems are using gifts

From student debt relief for staff, to funding an education and conference center, here are how seven health systems are spending donations, as reported by Becker’s since July 12: 

Memorial Hermann Health expands on-demand cancer care partnership

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is expanding its partnership with on-demand cancer care company Reimagine Care.

St. Peter's Health to pay $10.8M to resolve false claims allegations

Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter’s Health will pay more than $10.8 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to federal healthcare programs for oncology services.

Intermountain operating income up 77% in 1st half of 2024

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health reported an operating income of $326 million (3.8% margin) over the first half of 2024, up from an operating income of $184 million (2.3% margin) over the same period last year, according to its Aug. 28 financi…

Endeavor Health promotes 2 leaders to newly created roles

Joe Dant and Sean O’Grady were promoted to newly created system roles at Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health.