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CDC Director Walensky to step down in June

Healthcare Dive

Rachel Walensky, who has served as director since 2001, was criticized for the federal government’s handing of the pandemic, announcing in August last year that she planned to reorganize the CDC.

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Wisconsin hospitals filed 37% more lawsuits against patients from 2001 to 2018, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Wisconsin hospitals filed 37% more lawsuits against patients from 2001 to 2018, study finds. Tue, 12/07/2021 - 12:07.

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The Proposed TRIPS Compromise Risks Setting Several Bad Precedents

Bill of Health

Article 6 of the TRIPS states that “the exhaustion of intellectual property rights” is left to “each Member free to establish its own regime for such exhaustion without challenge,” a topic that was front and center of the 1998 to 2001 litigation between drug companies and South Africa.

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Office Ally Announces Acquisition of Bluemark

Healthcare IT Today

Founded in 2001, Bluemark provides specialized healthcare software and adaptive technology, including revenue integrity and […]. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Inovalon Acquires VigiLanz, a Leading Clinical Surveillance and Patient Safety SaaS and Data Company

Healthcare IT Today

Founded in 2001, VigiLanz is focused on advancing clinical surveillance, patient safety software, and related clinical data connectivity, helping hospitals, clinical facilities, clinicians, and life sciences companies identify opportunities to avoid or minimize harm, improve safety, and provide the highest quality healthcare.

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Advanced Dental: How AI Is Shaping The Dental World

Electronic Health Reporter

It is often portrayed in sci fi movies; for example, A 2001 Space Odyssey in which a robotic computer handles the running of a spaceship, or more recently, I Robot. […]. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. AI stands for artificial intelligence.

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Tegria Acquires MEDITECH Hosting and Services Firm Sisu Healthcare IT Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Duluth, Minn., About Sisu Healthcare IT Solutions Sisu Solutions brings hosting, managed services and other solutions to healthcare customers ranging from hospitals and physician practices to behavioral/LTC facilities. Sisu serves customers throughout the United States.

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