WHO released the first clinical guidelines for tobacco cessation.
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AHA opposes plan to raise medical supply tariffs
The American Hospital Association said raising tariffs on Chinese-made medical supplies could create more problems.
Why one hospital merger stands out among the rest
Two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Ind., seeking to merge are the first to test the state’s certificate of public advantage (COPA) law, The Washington Post reported July 3.
The state of physician well-being: 4 new findings
Burnout has been a pervasive challenge in healthcare for years, hitting record high levels among physicians in 2021, when nearly 63% reported experiencing at least one symptom of burnout. New survey data from the American Medical Association suggests p…
Billionaire CEO donates $545M to various health systems
Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of investment firm Citadel, has donated a total of $545 million to various hospitals, health systems and cancer treatment and research specialists over the last 18 months.
Feds investigating multiple health systems
From Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems to Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health, the Justice Department has been busy looking into multiple health systems and healthcare organizations over the last few months.
HCA chases more hospital deals
While other publicly traded, for-profit health systems have reduced their hospital portfolios in recent years, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA has grown.
Virginia hospital names 1st chief medical, nursing officers
Riverside Smithfield (Va.) Hospital has appointed its first-ever chief medical officer and inaugural chief nursing officer.
Common cancer drug linked to hearing loss: Study
Researchers at Tampa-based University of South Florida and Bloomington-based Indiana University found cisplatin is linked to increased hearing loss.
Pioneer neonatal physician dies at 101
Mildred Stahlman, MD, founder of the field of neonatology and pioneer in the treatment of lung disease in premature infants, died June 29 at 101.
