Sungida Rashid died at a hospital owned by private equity-backed company Steward Health Care due to lack of immediate care. Her death has sparked public criticism against private equity ownership of hospitals. Steward owns 33 US hospitals and is accused of prioritizing profits over patient needs. Rashid's death results from unavailability of a life-saving device as unpaid bills led to its repossession. Massachusetts officials investigate her preventable death and Steward's potential hospital closures amid financial struggles. CEO Ralph de la Torre purchased a $40 million yacht while company faces supply shortages.

A new mom died after giving birth at a Boston hospital. Was corporate greed to blame? CBS News

Meta rumored to showcase Orion AR smart glasses at Meta Connect, significantly more advanced than Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and Meta Quest headsets. Although Orion glasses aren't ready for public, demo could drive AR acceptance. Expected public release in 2027, following third Ray-Ban smart glasses generation in 2025.

Meta might demo a pair of “true” AR smart glasses later in 2024 The Verge

Change Healthcare disruption shows fragility in digitization, affects local pharmacies and clinics nationwide, risking employees' livelihoods. Urges for robust, resilient systems, reviews digital dependencies, considers accountability amid inevitable future uncertainties.

Is it time to Change? Convenience vs Fragility | LinkedIn LinkedIn

Justice Department initiates antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group; scrutinizes relationships between UnitedHealthcare insurance unit and Optum health-services arm, potential favouritism in contract pricing, Medicare billing issues, and impacts of physician group acquisitions on rivals, consumers. This comes as part of wider governmental investigations into major companies under Biden's administration. UnitedHealth previously faced Justice Department challenges over mergers, acquisitions.

Justice Department begins antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth | Becker's Beckers Payer

Sungida Rashid died at a hospital owned by private equity-backed company Steward Health Care due to lack of immediate care. Her death has sparked public criticism against private equity ownership of hospitals. Steward owns 33 US hospitals and is accused of prioritizing profits over patient needs. Rashid's death results from unavailability of a life-saving device as unpaid bills led to its repossession. Massachusetts officials investigate her preventable death and Steward's potential hospital closures amid financial struggles. CEO Ralph de la Torre purchased a $40 million yacht while company faces supply shortages.

A new mom died after giving birth at a Boston hospital. Was corporate greed to blame? CBS News

Meta rumored to showcase Orion AR smart glasses at Meta Connect, significantly more advanced than Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and Meta Quest headsets. Although Orion glasses aren't ready for public, demo could drive AR acceptance. Expected public release in 2027, following third Ray-Ban smart glasses generation in 2025.

Meta might demo a pair of “true” AR smart glasses later in 2024 The Verge

Change Healthcare disruption shows fragility in digitization, affects local pharmacies and clinics nationwide, risking employees' livelihoods. Urges for robust, resilient systems, reviews digital dependencies, considers accountability amid inevitable future uncertainties.

Is it time to Change? Convenience vs Fragility | LinkedIn LinkedIn

Justice Department initiates antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group; scrutinizes relationships between UnitedHealthcare insurance unit and Optum health-services arm, potential favouritism in contract pricing, Medicare billing issues, and impacts of physician group acquisitions on rivals, consumers. This comes as part of wider governmental investigations into major companies under Biden's administration. UnitedHealth previously faced Justice Department challenges over mergers, acquisitions.

Justice Department begins antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth | Becker's Beckers Payer