Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Biotech CEO sentenced for $28M fraud scheme
The CEO of biotech company Decision Diagnostics Corp., Keith Berman, was sentenced to seven years in prison for a securities fraud scheme that resulted in about $28 million in investor losses and obstruction of a related U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. -
Tampa General plans men's health center after $6.5M gift
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital is planning to open a new center focusing on men's health after receiving a $6.5 million donation from Jagadamba Chivukula, MD, and Krishna Chivukula. -
30 most diverse US cities
Maryland and Texas are home to the five most diverse cities in the United States, according to an April 15 analysis from WalletHub.
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17% of cardiologists may leave medicine due to burnout
Seventeen percent of cardiologists said their burnout was so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report. -
Froedtert and ThedaCare's 1st 100 days as a combined 18-hospital system
Imran Andrabi, MD, is more than 100 days into his role as president of the newly combined 18-hospital system in Wisconsin formed by Froedtert Health and ThedaCare, and he's quick to note this timeline. -
18% of oncologists consider leaving medicine due to burnout
Eighteen percent of oncologists said their burnout is so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report. -
US healthcare's 'mind-numbing burden': Advocate CEO
The biggest challenges American health systems face are largely out of their control, according to Eugene Woods, CEO of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health.
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US should prep for smallpox's return, experts say
Smallpox, the only human disease to be fully eradicated, could reappear in the U.S. and across the globe, researchers said in a new report. -
Amid syringe probe, FDA places import alert on China-based manufacturer
The FDA said U.S. healthcare workers should avoid all plastic syringes manufactured by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production as the agency investigates multiple syringe suppliers. -
Congress probes popular China-based drugmaker
WuXi AppTec, a drugmaker in China that manufactures multiple chemotherapies for U.S. patients, is facing scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about security threats, The New York Times reported April 15. -
West Virginia rehab hospital changes ownership, rebrands
A rehabilitation hospital has changed ownership and will operate as two partner organizations in West Virginia, WTRF.com reported April 12.
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Another state considers nixing collaborative agreements for PAs
New Hampshire is the latest state to consider nixing collaborative agreements for physician assistants, the New Hampshire Bulletin reported April 15. -
Teladoc's chief accounting officer resigns
Shortly after Teladoc's CEO Jason Gorevic exited the company, its chief accounting officer announced his resignation, Market Screener reported April 12. -
IT disruption persists at California health system
Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health's IT systems are still not fully operational due to a cybersecurity incident that started on April 2. -
MUSC seeks state OK to build 2 hospitals that total $705M
Patrick Cawley, MD, CEO of Charleston, S.C.-based Medical University of South Carolina, has received approval from the MUSC board of trustees for the development of two hospital projects for a total of $705 million. -
Hospital group calls HHS' web tracking rules unlawful
The American Hospital Association is challenging HHS' bulletin regarding online tracking technologies for HIPAA-covered entities, calling it "substantively and procedurally unlawful." -
Valley Health moves 200 patients to new $800M facility
Valley Health System has moved 203 patients out of its hospital in Ridgewood, N.J., to a new $800 million facility in Paramus, N.J. The transfer took place April 14 and involved 75 ambulances, according to local news outlets. -
3 health system leaders testify before Congress on telehealth extension
Health system leaders testified in support of extending telehealth flexibilities set to expire Dec. 31 at a recent Congressional hearing. -
Missouri lawmaker tapped as Cross Trails Medical Center CEO
Rick Francis, a state representative for District 145, was appointed CEO of Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Cross Trails Medical Center, Southeast Missourian reported April 15. -
Why healthcare AI treatments cost more
Mammograms read by artificial intelligence don't have a billing code so radiologists may pass the extra $40 to $100 in out-of-pocket costs on to patients, The New York Times reported.
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