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Two hematologists were honored with the 2022 Mentor Awards by the American Hematology Society at its annual meeting and exposition Dec. 11 in New Orleans. The award is given annually to two hematologists dedicated to developing their trainees and colleagues,…

Timothy Nowack, MD, a general surgeon and robotic surgery specialist, joined Coral Gables-based Baptist Health South Florida.

Here are four physician group moves that Becker's has reported on since September:

LaPrincess Brewer, MD, has been honored with the Robert A. Winn Career Development award for her work in diversifying clinical trials. Dr. Brewer currently serves as a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

San Ramon, Calif.-based Hill Physicians Medical Group has received the 2022 Excellence in Healthcare award for the Sacramento and Bay Area from the Integrated Healthcare Association. The medical group is one of 27 provider organizations to receive the honor, according…

Seventy-three percent of insured individuals want Congress to make coverage for telehealth services permanent, according to a report by AHIP.

Companies began hiring for open chief medical officer positions at a record rate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. 

The American Heart Association released a scientific statement Dec. 8 recommending physicians ask patients with heart failure if they are using alternative treatments such as supplements and diets.

U.S. health officials have warned that the country could be facing a never-before-seen "tripledemic" outbreak during the holiday season. The tripledemic will be composed of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and the flu all affecting the country at the same time. 

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health is set to lead a national clinical trial for a new heart device. Brian O'Neill, MD, will spearhead the trial in 75 hospitals across the country.