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Heart cells’ environment a potentially major factor in heart disease

By William Weir When it comes to heart disease, the health of the scaffold where cardiac cells grow may be a much bigger factor than previously believed. Stuart Campbell, associate professor of biomedical engineering & cellular and molecular physiology, led a team of researchers examined the effects of a diseased extracellular matrix (ECM) — the… Read More »

Tenet to spin off revenue cycle subsidiary as separate company

Tenet Healthcare will pursue a tax-free spinoff of its Conifer Health Solutions business as a separate and independent publicly traded company. Conifer provides managed solutions to health systems to help them manage populations, enhance consumer engagement, manage risk and improve financial performance. “This decision supports our longstanding objectives to maximize the value of Conifer, build… Read More »