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Babylon, the company behind the 100,000-patient GP at Hand service, is looking to sell its UK business and has said it could enter administration unless […]

Babylon, the company behind the 100,000-patient GP at Hand service, is looking to sell its UK business and has said it could enter administration unless […]

Babylon, the company behind the 100,000-patient GP at Hand service, is looking to sell its UK business and has said it could enter administration unless […]

Digital health companies are using artificial intelligence and non-invasive devices to capture data on the brain and offer patient-specific treatments.

The model can enable networking and potentially cut costs, say coworking business owners and some physicians.

Around 75% health system executives say generative AI has reached a turning point in its ability to reshape the industry.

Ohio’s special election on Tuesday could raise the threshold for amending the state’s constitution and have a potentially critical impact on the future of abortion […]

Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has turned to influential Black Americans in pursuit of what would be a lucrative victory: having Medicare cover a new class […]

With tens of millions of Americans burdened by medical debt, hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly shuttling their patients into loans serviced by banks, […]

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Nancy Howell Agee, MSN, BSN, has served as CEO of Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic since 2011, and she brings a wealth of experience to the […]

Charlie Abraham, MD, was named as the chief medical officer of Dignity Health’s St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, Calif., after serving as Providence […]

Hackers have thrown several hospitals around the country into chaos the past few days, as a healthcare ransomware attack has hit yet another big health […]

A joint venture between two real estate investment groups has resulted in the purchase of an outpatient facility in Rhode Island largely operated by Providence-based […]

Ivelesse Mendez-Justiniano has been promoted to the position of vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at NYC Health + Hospitals, according to […]

With a potentially unfavorable home health final payment rule looming over providers’ near future, it’s more important than ever to innovate. That was one of […]

Since the at-home primary care provider Patina launched, it has been busy forming partnerships with some of the largest payers in the country. The Philadelphia-based […]

CEOs’ tenures are shrinking at S&P 500 companies, according to a recent study conducted by Equilar. 

In most cases, “just a nurse” isn’t a welcomed phrase. But quite literally, today’s nurses want to get back to a place where they can […]

Health systems continue to restructure and shuffle operations to reduce costs, with some selling laboratory assets to reduce their workforces, expand lab partnerships or in […]

Roseburg, Ore.-based CHI Mercy Health named Russell Woolley its next president and CEO. 

Healthcare workers are significantly more likely to die from fatal drug overdoses than those working outside the field, according to a study published Aug. 7 […]

More than 90 percent of healthcare executives have adopted digital health tools, even while 47 percent report financial pressures, according to a survey of healthcare […]

Lilicia Bailey, PhD, was named senior executive vice president and chief people officer of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, effective Aug. 7.

By the end of 2023, funding for healthcare artificial intelligence companies is expected to fall 28 percent year-over-year, according to an Aug. 1 report from […]

Texas Children’s opened a new $245 million medical tower as it converted a former Baylor College of Medicine clinic into a 190,000-square foot women’s health […]

The California Department of Public Health fined Inglewood, Calif.-based Centinela Hospital Medical Center $75,000 for “deficient practices” that led to a patient’s death, the Los […]

At its core, Best of Care is a family business. But that hasn’t stopped the Quincy, Massachusetts-based personal home care agency from thinking big and […]

As much of the healthcare supply chain continues to recover from COVID-19 caused disruptions, Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health is looking to the stars, modeling its […]

Sanford Health’s CFO departed shortly before the Sioux Falls, S.D.-based system called off its proposed mega-merger with Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services. Now, a former finance […]

Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has reported an operating income of $131 million for the six-month period ending June 30.

The once fastest-growing C-suite role of chief diversity officer has come screeching to a halt, according to a July 21 Wall Street Journal report.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued proposed regulations Aug. 7 for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

More than 90 percent of pharmacists at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Tampa, Fla., who are part of the American Federation of Government Employees passed […]

Amazon recently expanded its new telehealth service nationwide, putting hospitals and health systems on alert that the tech giant is going all in on virtual […]

Physician occupations are projected to grow 2.3 percent by 2031, with anesthesiologists as the slowest-growing physician specialty.

A new method for monitoring critically ill patients with circulatory shock developed by researchers at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital may reduce risk of death and […]

The private equity firm plans to merge Tabula Rasa with ExactCare Pharmacy, a portfolio company that provides medication management and pharmacy services.

Standard annual pay raises of years past will no longer suffice as workers expect higher pay raises from their employers next year, Fortune reported Aug. […]

The Red Cross on Monday implemented the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) updated blood donation guidance focusing on individual risk factors and aiming to reduce […]

New COVID-19 shots targeting omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 are slated to be ready in September. That strain only accounts for about 10 percent of U.S. cases, […]

Babylon Health, an AI company, announced a proposed deal in June to combine with MindMaze, a digital health company focused on brain health.

Ochsner Digital Medicine has partnered with AlohaCare, a nonprofit health plan based in Hawaii, to offer digital medicine services to AlohaCare members beginning Sept. 1.

Cincinnati Children’s has acquired primary care practice Pediatric Associates of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Business Courier reported Aug. 7.

Owensboro (Ky.) Health Regional Hospital has implemented MedSitter, a virtual care platform and clinical surveillance system to enhance patient monitoring.

The White House and the Department of Health and Human Services are monitoring the cyberattack affecting Prospect Medical Holdings, a 16-hospital system, according to an […]

Telemedicine advocates are applauding the Drug Enforcement Agency for being open to relaxing its rules on allowing controlled substances to be prescribed via telemedicine. The […]

The fourth surprise billing-related lawsuit from the Texas Medical Association resulted in another win for providers. 

A study published Monday found that only about 1 out of 5 U.S. adults dealing with opioid use disorder in 2021 received medications to treat […]

Albert Marinez has been named the inaugural chief analytics officer of Cleveland Clinic.

Health officials in Missouri are warning the public about a risk of possible measles exposure at three different locations — including at Barnes Jewish Hospital, an […]

Muhammad Siddiqui, chief information security officer of Richmond, Ind.-based Reid Health, called the recent cyberattacks on hospitals, including the ransomware attack on Culver City, Calif.-based […]

Bellevue, Wash.-based Overlake Hospital Medical Center is facing a lawsuit for allegedly using pixel tracking technology on its website that allowed third parties to gain […]

Indianapolis-based IU Health’s third-party claims processor, TMG Health, has been affected by the massive breach on MOVEit that has affected millions of people across a […]

Ninety-four percent of business leaders avoid hiring recent college graduates at times, according to a recent survey. 

Boone, N.C.-based Appalachian Regional Healthcare System has changed its name to UNC Health Appalachian, effective July 27, The Avery Journal Times reported Aug. 4. 

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights is investigating a May 31 data breach that affected Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Health System, local NBC affiliate WBALTV reported […]

A recent study found Latino groups are underrepresented in medical professions that require advanced degrees and overrepresented in positions that don’t require a bachelor’s or […]

Neurology specialty drugs are expected to increase hospital pharmaceutical spend by 3.42 percent in 2024, according to a Vizient analysis. 

With Health Level Seven (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) application programming interfaces (APIs) now widely available across the United States, health IT developers and […]

Deaths from coronary heart disease have declined by 68 percent in females and 64 percent in the last three decades, according to new research published […]

The digital health firm said it was exiting its core operations in the U.S. and searching for a buyer for its U.K. business. 

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare Central Region’s student nurse advanced pipeline program provides individuals enrolled in local nursing programs with a four-part progression plan that steers them […]

Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, a McLaren Health Care-owned facility, has named Boris Pasche, MD, PhD, as the center’s new president and CEO, according […]

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health has appointed Jensen Hyde, MD, as chief medical officer, making her the first female CMO in the system’s 130-year history. 

Recent shootings and other attacks in healthcare settings have called attention to violence in the industry. 

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Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina is partnering with Andor Health, a virtual care company using ChatGPT, to power its decentralized telehealth network.

Winning one MAP Award was always a goal for University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Treasurer Brad Gibson. […]

A certified registered nurse anesthetist filed a lawsuit against Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare seeking lost wages and $15,000 in damages after a surgical machine allegedly exploded […]

Little Rock-based Arkansas Children’s received its largest donation, a $25 million gift from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, to fund expansion projects and […]

A former Boston nurse pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of doses of opioids from an emergency room locked drug cabinet in 2019.

Financially strapped Bright Health Group now has the means to stay in business while it completes a deal to sell its final insurance assets to […]

Kirksville, Mo.-based Northeast Regional Medical Center has named Patrick Avila CEO, effective Sept. 11. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools provided responses that promoted harmful eating disorder content in response to queries tested by researchers, according to a report released […]

Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, PharmD, the system pharmacy director of United Health Services’ hospitals in Johnson City, N.Y., is now president of the American Society of Health-System […]

A new TikTok trend that promotes the use of castor oil for improved eyesight and reduced wrinkles has ophthalmologists concerned, NBC News reported Aug. 5.

The decision is expected to increase the number of claims providers file in the independent dispute resolution process, especially for smaller amounts, according to a […]

The first pill to treat postpartum depression was approved by the FDA Aug. 4, offering a new treatment option for about 500,000 women who develop […]

Nurse specialties range in average entry-level salary from $22,750 to $133,970, according to 2023 rankings by Nursing Process.

Private equity investment in the healthcare sector is booming, and Democratic lawmakers are concerned, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

While implementing strategies to attract and retain bedside nurses continues to be a top priority, it’s not the only staffing challenge hospitals are facing, Robert […]

Though virtual care deployments have been a major focus in healthcare for the past three years, organizations have not forgotten their ongoing journeys to transform […]

University of Iowa plans to acquire Mercy Iowa City, a 234-bed, financially troubled hospital that is resisting an investment firm’s takeover, according to a news […]

Two residents in Michigan have contracted swine flu viruses, marking the first human cases in 2023, the CDC confirmed Aug. 4. 

Every year in the U.S., there may be more than 500,000 cases of fungal infections caused by Coccidioides — more than three times the amount […]

Thirty-four percent of physicians earned income from an employment source outside their practice in 2022, according to Medical Economics’ 94th Physician Report released Aug. 4.

The most recent CDC data continues to show a rise in COVID-19’s presence across multiple national indicators including hospital admissions, emergency department visits, test positivity, […]

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland evacuated its Richmond Family Health Center after receiving a bomb threat Aug. 3, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Ongoing legal disputes involving Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Memorial Hospital are helping to push an already teetering system toward ruin, according to an Aug. 3 report […]

The announcement comes after the agency received more than 38,000 public comments in response to a proposal that would restrict telehealth prescriptions, with “a significant majority” […]

Bankruptcies have risen this year as staffing shortages and climbing interest rates continue to challenge hospitals, health systems, physician staffing groups and other healthcare companies.

CFO Kathy Lancaster said Kaiser is ready to face the second half of the year after posting a $2.1 billion profit in the second quarter.

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Baptist Health clinicians are using the Dax app from Nuance, a software company owned by Microsoft, to generate clinical notes and save time […]

Staples, Minn.-based Lakewood Health System will go live with its Epic EHR system on Aug. 13,  Brainerd Dispatch reported Aug. 5. 

Three more cancer drugs are in short supply, according to the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Naples, Fla.-based NCH Northeast Emergency Department shut down for nearly 6 hours after a man allegedly battered a nurse and destroyed over a thousand dollars’ […]

Epic gives its products short, fun names that make it simple to understand what they do, founder and CEO Judy Faulkner wrote Aug. 7.

During the five decades that followed Roe v. Wade, lawsuit after lawsuit in states across the country chipped away at abortion rights. And again and […]

Black Book Research ranked the top hospital EHRs for academic medical centers and their regional networks based on surveys of 18 performance indicators conducted between […]

Inpatient care and emergency department services at Brockton (Mass.) Hospital are not expected to fully reopen until 2024, months later than officials first anticipated, according […]

In the last two months, Becker’s has reported on one health system that closed a hospital emergency department and two more that will soon follow […]

Labor costs linked to contract labor may be easing slightly for hospitals and health systems, but supply costs remain a key challenge well into 2023, […]

A Texas federal judge has sided with the Texas Medical Association for a third time in its series of legal challenges over the No Surprises […]

The number of jobs in the U.S. will increase by 8.3 million from 2021 to 2031, with nurse practitioner being the fastest-growing occupation in the […]

Members of SEIU Healthcare Illinois entered the second week of a strike Aug. 7 over what they allege are substandard wages and the urgent need […]

Although 75 percent of health system executives believe generative AI has reached a turning point in the healthcare industry, only 6 percent reported having a […]

Prospect Medical hospitals and outpatient clinics across the U.S. have transitioned to paper records or temporarily closed as their teams work to bring computer systems […]

Ask anyone to name healthcare’s emerging disruptors, and Amazon will be among the top three – if not No. 1. The company with a $6.7 […]

This brief explains the role of federal and state antitrust agencies in challenging anticompetitive practices among hospitals and other health care providers, including the legal […]

Healthcare in the U.S. is incredibly expensive, and managing medical bills is a significant challenge for many. In fact, approximately 79 million Americans struggle with […]

Legislation to allow doctors who are not GPs to work in general practice has been delayed, the BMA has said.

Legislation to allow doctors who are not GPs to work in general practice has been delayed, the BMA has said.

Legislation to allow doctors who are not GPs to work in general practice has been delayed, the BMA has said.

Ohio voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a ballot measure that could raise the threshold for changing the state constitution […]

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is urging Congress to address key priorities such as site-neutral payments before year-end, CEO Kim Keck told Modern Healthcare.

Mass General Brigham has ambitious plans to expand its hospital-at-home offerings. They may hinge on what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does next.

Learn how to navigate digital product regs and build a strong regulatory strategy with DiMe’s new course.

Many Americans don’t understand a lot about their health. Whether due to people believing conspiracy theories or simply walking out of their doctor’s offices without […]

Private providers are eyeing an expanded role in delivering NHS general practice under government plans to tackle waiting times by ramping up independent sector provision.

Private providers are eyeing an expanded role in delivering NHS general practice under government plans to tackle waiting times by ramping up independent sector provision.

Private providers are eyeing an expanded role in delivering NHS general practice under government plans to tackle waiting times by ramping up independent sector provision.

Childhood vaccine coverage across the U.S. has hit a measurable decline once again as health authorities hope to avert major surges in diseases such as […]

GP practices could be forced to pull out of delivering COVID-19 vaccinations this year after a ‘short-sighted’ decision by NHS England to slash the fee […]

GP practices could be forced to pull out of delivering COVID-19 vaccinations this year after a ‘short-sighted’ decision by NHS England to slash the fee […]

GP practices could be forced to pull out of delivering COVID-19 vaccinations this year after a ‘short-sighted’ decision by NHS England to slash the fee […]

The Texas attorney general’s office on Saturday filed an appeal to a district judge’s temporary injunction that relaxed the state’s stringent abortion ban for women […]

A recent study in The Lancet found that by the age of 75 about half of all people will develop a mental disorder.  “These disorders […]

(NEXSTAR) – In nearly half of the United States, all three are legal for those over 21: alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. However, the three substances […]