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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.

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Omada Health launches internal tool and new platform capabilities

As part of the effort, the provider has created the first virtual cardiometabolic clinic to manage diabetes and hypertension.

AccentCare turns to AI for readmissions help

Home healthcare provider AccentCare is leveraging AI to track social determinants of health and potentially lower readmissions.

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AI spots budding conspiracy theories on social media, helping public health officials intervene

By learning how such theories develop online, health advocates can create factual information campaigns to stop falsehoods from spreading.

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GoodRx acquires healthcare video platform HealthiNation

GoodRx, an online source for healthcare savings and coupons, has closed its acquisition of HealthiNation, an online platform that offers thousands of videos with vital health information.

COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.
Half of US adults have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose

Half of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed. About one-third of adults are also fully vaccinated.

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In face of COVID-19 pandemic, physician salaries remained largely unchanged

The analysis was based on data from nearly 18,000 physicians. 

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