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Cardiologist was fired for speaking out about racist texts, private jet misuse, lawsuit claims

An interventional cardiologist believes he was targeted and terminated for being outspoken about a series of incidents at his hospital. 

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Hospital sues cardiology practice for alleged breach of contract, ending years-long partnership

The cardiovascular care of thousands of Missouri patients is suddenly up in the air. The heart of the issue is a practice's alleged interest in opening up a new private equity-backed clinic.  

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Lawsuit against Elevance Health alleging use of ‘ghost networks’ officially moving forward

On Tuesday, a judge formally rejected a motion by the company to have the case dismissed. Carelon Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of Elevance, is accused of publishing an inaccurate directory of providers for those seeking mental health services.

New lawsuit alleges Duke is working to ‘destroy’ private physicians group

Meanwhile, representatives with the institution say the suit "has no basis in fact or law" and that the university plans to fight it.

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FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 12- to 15-year-olds

The administration also shortened the mandatory wait time to receive a third shot from six to five months after completing a second dose.

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Israel will begin offering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

High risk patients such as people over 60, the immunocompromised and healthcare workers will soon be eligible for another shot.

FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill

Paxlovid becomes the first treatment for the coronavirus taken in pill form, the federal agency announced.

Biden administration announces new actions to help hospitals keep up with omicron

The feds are making a large push to expand testing, setting up new sites across the U.S. and sending 500 million free kits to Americans beginning Jan. 1.

Most healthcare executives have an AI strategy but only half have implemented it

Optum surveyed more than 500 senior health execs from top hospitals, health plans, employers and other organizations for its fourth annual survey.

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