Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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How much 8 health systems are paying for EHRs
Here is how much eight hospitals and health systems are expected to pay or have paid for the cost of purchasing, installing and upgrading a new or current electronic health record system: -
New York governor reaches deal to keep SUNY Downstate open
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has reached a deal with state legislature to keep University Hospital at Downstate in New York City's Brooklyn borough open. -
Ascension taps 2 hospital CEOs
St. Vincent's, part of St. Louis-based Ascension, has named new leaders for its hospitals in Northeast Florida.
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MU Health Care working to meet financial goals
Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care's expenditures are exceeding its operating budget, KBIA reported April 19. -
Health systems creating new IT C-suite roles
In response to evolving demands within the healthcare landscape, hospitals and health systems are reconfiguring their C-suites and leadership teams to align with organizational priorities. Among the recent developments, several institutions have introduced new roles to their executive teams. -
80% of Change Healthcare restored after cyberattack
Change Healthcare has reinstated 80% of the functionality for its claims, payment and pharmacy services following a February ransomware attack, the company said. -
Zepbound, Mounjaro shortages drag on
Four more solutions of Zepbound and Mounjaro are in limited supply, and the shortages have prolonged, the FDA said April 17.
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Former Desert Healthcare CEO files wrongful termination claim
Conrado Bárzaga, MD, former CEO of Palm Springs, Calif.-based Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, has filed a claim alleging wrongful termination, the Desert Sun reported April 18. -
Weight loss drugs will widen health disparities, experts say
While weight loss drugs have been touted as a game-changer for the nation's obesity epidemic, many Americans who would benefit most from the medications often lack access, experts told the Los Angeles Times in an April 15 report. -
New Hampshire hospital to lay off 54 employees
Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center has shared plans to cut 142 positions, including 54 layoffs, amid ongoing financial difficulties. -
WHO updates terminology for airborne diseases
Following several years of collaboration with major public health agencies, the World Health Organization has broadened its classification of airborne diseases — a move that could have significant influence over infection control policies in countries around the world.
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AMA: 'Time to scrutinize' medical supply chain
The global medical supply chain is flawed and all stakeholders have a hand in these issues, according to the American Medical Association. -
HHS finalizes 340B dispute rule
HHS has finalized a rule to establish a 340B administrative dispute resolution process as required under the Affordable Care Act. -
Judge rules against Colorado health system in Defense Department reimbursement dispute
A federal judge in Colorado ruled against Aurora-based Children's Hospital Colorado's challenge of a new Defense Department rule it said would cost the hospital millions of dollars, Colorado Politics reported April 18. -
WHO unveils 10 patient safety rights
WHO announced 10 patient safety rights for healthcare. -
Health First investing $160M on Epic transition
Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First plans to spend more than $160 million over the next two years to transition to an Epic EHR system. -
University Hospitals cuts operating loss in 2023
Cleveland-based University Hospitals posted an operating loss of $256 million in 2023, an improvement from the $302 million operating loss it posted in 2022, according to its financial report released April 18. -
Large health systems may need to rethink growth: Moody's
Scrutiny on nonprofit health system mergers and acquisitions is intensifying and Moody's warned it could become a tougher exit strategy for distressed hospitals, and affect growth of large systems, according to an April 18 2024 Healthcare Quarterly report. -
California hospital to lose Medicare contract
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital in Modesto, Calif., is facing a decision from CMS to end its Medicare contract, according to a termination notice from the federal agency. -
Outpatient oncology services at Steward Massachusetts hospital temporarily paused
Hematology oncology services at financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care's Brockton, Mass.-based Good Samaritan Medical Center are temporarily paused after its provider left.
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