Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Ryan Seacrest to build interactive studio at Children's Hospital New Orleans
TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest has been building broadcast media centers, named Seacrest Studios, in children's hospitals, and the latest will be at Children's Hospital New Orleans. -
10 health systems outsourcing RCM functions
Becker's has reported on 10 health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions in 2024: -
Mark Cuban's company ships drugs to CHS
Community Health Systems' hospitals in Texas and Pennsylvania now stock epinephrine manufactured by Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.
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Nemours Children's, UCF expand partnership to establish pediatrics department
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children's Health and Orlando-based University of Central Florida have expanded their partnership to establish the University of Central Florida College of Medicine-Nemours Children's Health Department of Pediatrics. -
Supreme Court to hear cases on whether EMTALA preempts state abortion bans
A nearly 40-year old federal law requires Medicare hospitals to provide all patients experiencing a medical emergency a medical screening and stabilizing care. Whether that includes abortion has been at the center of several lawsuits in states with strict abortion bans. -
Pay dropped for 6 physician specialties last year
Plastic surgery saw the largest drop in compensation in 2023 — more than double the drop of the next highest specialty, according to Medscape's "2024 Physician Compensation Report," released April 12. -
The healthcare generation with highest depression rates, lowest burnout: Vivian
Gen Z and millennials healthcare workers are less likely to report feeling unsafe at work and suffering burnout, but are more likely to report experiencing depression, a Vivian report found.
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Vanderbilt exec takes new role at Tufts
Jessica McAllister joined Tufts Medicine April 15 as vice president of clinical operations. -
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. -
10 health systems moving to Epic
Epic Systems continues to be the leader in the EHR hospital market share, with 83 hospitals joining its network in 2022, according to research from KLAS. -
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. -
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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