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Anesthesiologists sue New York hospital for $21M

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall in Newburgh, N.Y., is facing a $21 million lawsuit filed by an anesthesiologist group that claims the hospital breached an exclusive contract to use the group’s physicians for its anesthesia services, the Westfair Busines…

How NYU Langone's bariatric surgery chief is thinking about the first GLP-1 generic

The world of GLP-1s is quickly evolving with new clinical research, insurance coverage decisions, and emerging products on the market.

Methodist Healthcare System taps new COO for Texas hospital

Carson Smith was tapped as COO of Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, part of Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, effective Aug. 5.

3 systems spend thousands on data breach settlements

Several health systems have faced financial repercussions in the wake of data breaches and cyberattacks. Here is how much three health systems are paying to settle lawsuits and alleged violations, per agreements reached this year:

Memorial Hermann seeing early success with Epic investment

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is seeing early successes with its Epic EHR investment.

Researchers explore fighting COVID-19 with a cancer drug

An enzyme known as PI3K gamma may be able to reduce organ and tissue damage in patients who have COVID-19 or drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, researchers at the University of California San Diego found.

FedEx gains $500M in healthcare shipping agreements

FedEx has secured more than $500 million in quality healthcare agreements in fiscal 2024, the company said during a June earnings call.

Illinois hospital featured in 'The Bear'

“Yes, chef” mixed with “Yes, chief” for three days as the makers of “The Bear” filmed scenes in an Illinois hospital’s waiting area, parking lot and a patient room fitted as a labor and delivery suite. 

Gen Z, millennials take center stage in patient experience

Healthcare organizations must prioritize the healthcare experience of Gen Z and millennial patients with “new intensity and rigor,” Press Ganey wrote in a June 26 report. These generations have far less brand loyalty and significantly higher expectatio…

Healthcare supply chain faces innovation slowdown: Expert

The healthcare industry rapidly embraced innovative solutions to navigate unprecedented supply chain challenges amid COVID-19. However, as the pandemic waned, so too has the pace of innovation, one supply chain expert told the Association of National A…