The former COO of Jackson Health Foundation — the fundraising arm of Miami-based Jackson Health System — has been charged in a federal indictment for allegedly embezzling from the foundation by submitting false invoices and receiving kickbacks, according to a…
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Cleveland Clinic London has launched a new podcast delving into complex health topics. “Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London” is hosted by orthopedic knee surgeon Kash Akhtar, MD, and features medical specialists talking about the latest in clinical innovation. The…
An Indiana health system has refreshed its brand as it prepares to open a new hospital. Batesville, Ind.-based Margaret Mary Health unveiled a new logo in May that will roll out across its locations over the next year. The new…
Medtronic, a healthcare technology company based in Ireland, plans to separate its diabetes business into a standalone, publicly traded company by the end of 2026. The company announced the move May 21, noting the new entity will be a direct-to-consumer…
Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health has co-developed a virtual cardiology support model that is now being commercialized. The model, called Auxira Health, was developed through MedStar’s Connected Cardiology program and is designed to address widespread capacity constraints in cardiovascular care, according…
Hospitals employed 6.7 million people in 2023, KFF found. KFF used 2023 data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, which includes more than 95% of U.S. jobs, to find the number of hospital employees by state and how…
A brain health score devised by researchers at Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham can identify a woman’s risk of experiencing a stroke or other cerebrovascular event, according to a study published May 16 in Neurology. The McCance Brain Care Score…
The American College of Cardiology has issued a new tool to help physicians leverage Apple Watch heart monitoring capabilities accurately and safely. Developed with funding and support from Apple, the “Leveraging Apple Watch for Cardiovascular Care” tool is now available…
Viroqua, Wis.-based Vernon Memorial Healthcare has changed its name to Vernon Health. The rebrand, which began in 2021, was guided by input from the community and staff, according to the hospital’s website. It includes a new name, refreshed logo and…
The Wall Street Journal published its inaugural list of Top Board Directors May 18, highlighting two directors who serve on boards at health systems. The list includes 250 influential directors at publicly traded U.S. companies who are slated to serve…