This summer, Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health will deploy the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device, according to a July 23 news release.
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Feds probe Texas Children's for alleged Medicaid fraud
Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is being investigated by state and federal officials for allegedly illegally billing Medicaid for transgender care, the Houston Chronicle reported July 22.
VA's Oracle Health EHR 'not dependable,' senator says
U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana, chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, said VA pharmacy staff are struggling with Oracle Health’s EHR pharmacy software functions.
OpenAI searching for healthcare expertise
OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, is searching for healthcare expertise to add to its team.
Pennsylvania hospital opens opioid-free surgery program
Pittsburgh-based UPMC Shadyside Hospital launched an opioid-free pathway for patients undergoing surgery or treatment who want alternative options for pain management, CBS News reported July 22.
Former Nebraska hospital CEO dies
Louis Burgher, MD, PhD, former Clarkson College president and hospital CEO, died July 19 at 79.
HCA posts $1.5B profit in Q2: 7 things to know
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare posted a net income of nearly $1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024, up from $1.2 billion over the same period in 2023, according to the for-profit health system’s July 23 finance report.
Oklahoma system to close flagship hospital, relocate services
Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System is closing its flagship Norman Regional Hospital and emergency department and relocating services to another location on July 28.
Home health company owner convicted in $100M fraud scheme
The part owner and operator of a home health company was convicted for her role in a $100 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
Risant names CFO amid growth
Risant Health named Bryce Bach, partner at Oliver Wyman, as the company’s CFO.
