Thirty-five percent of clinicians report having a part-time job or side gig, with more than half being within healthcare, a Vivian report found.
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1 day, 3 major health system deals
March 26 was a busy day for health system deals, with Tenet completing the sale of four California hospitals and Steward announcing plans to sell its physician group to Optum.
Rare infection that largely affects middle-aged adults on rise: CDC
The CDC is warning an invasive meningococcal strain is on the rise and disproportionately affects people ages 30 to 60.
32 physicians leave Optum-owned medical group in 2 years
Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group is dropping some patients due to a lack of available physicians, 32 of whom have departed from the organization over the last two years, The Oregonian reported March 27.
Texas hospital to discontinue long-term acute services
Tyler-based UT Health East Texas is discontinuing its long-term acute care services in April.
Massachusetts hospital open after decade closure
North Adams (Mass.) Regional Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 28 to celebrate the reopening of the hospital 10 years to the day after it closed.
American life expectancy lags
Americans’ life expectancies are declining right alongside their happiness scores, according to U.S. News & World Report.
California hospital CFO resigns amid online criticism
Dave Recupero has resigned as CFO of Kern Valley Healthcare District, based in Mountain Mesa, Calif.
Mount Sinai asks judge to reject attempt to block Beth Israel closure
New York City-based Mount Sinai has filed a motion asking a judge to deny a preliminary injunction that would keep Beth Israel Hospital open past its planned July 12 closure date.
Ascension taps hospital president
Chad Dilley was named president of Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (Ind.).
