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Cleveland Clinic's program that saves $8K per patient
The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic produced an average savings of $8,705 per patient by providing virtual second opinions, a recent analysis found.
FDA approves Merck drug for rare lung disorder
On March 26, the FDA approved a drug from Merck to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension — a rare, progressive lung condition.
Teen who posed as PA at 2 hospitals gets prison time
A teenager who posed as a physician assistant at two Texas hospitals was sentenced to five years in prison March 26, NBC affiliate KRIS 6 News reported.
Bryn Mawr Hospital names 1st endowed vice president
Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Hospital has established its first endowed vice presidency, naming Fiona Felton, DNP, RN, the inaugural Claire Baldwin endowed vice president of patient care services.
Medicare, Medicaid made $100B in improper payments in 2023
The federal government reported an estimated $235.8 billion in improper payments in fiscal year 2023, with more than $100 billion coming from Medicare and Medicaid, according to a March 26 report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Sutter inks gen AI deal
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health signed a new partnership to bring generative artificial intelligence to more than 12,000 affiliated physicians systemwide.
Steward to sell 'highly desired' physician group to Optum
Dallas-based Steward Health Care plans to sell its physician group to UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Optum, The Boston Globe reported March 26.
Hospitalists more likely to recommend hospice than specialists: Study
A New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine study suggests oncology hospitalists have better hospice utilization and reduce hospital stays for cancer patients compared to oncologists.
Aspirus Health Wisconsin hospital embarks on $40M expansion project
Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health has shared plans for a $40 million renovation and expansion project at its Aspirus Merrill (Wis.) Hospital.
