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A fast-moving wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills has forced two Northern Nevada Health System facilities in the Reno, Nev., area to evacuate patients and close, according to CBS News and The New York Times. Both facilities remain closed with…

As health systems accelerate their digital transformation efforts, many are creating new IT leadership roles to keep pace with evolving technology demands.

An individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis walks into the emergency department. Instead of lying on a gurney in the hallway or sitting in a chaotic waiting room, they’re led to a recliner chair in a calm environment and seen…

From underpayment erosion to contract underperformance, three leaders shared with Becker’s the revenue cycle challenges they believe deserve more attention:   Paul Chausse, Jr. Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Chief Revenue Cycle Officer at Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital: One…

A phishing scam impersonating MyChart is targeting patients at health systems across the country, with fraudulent emails and texts dangling a “MyChart Medicare Kit” or “Senior Health Package” to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or handing over personal information.…

King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services has had a busy summer. On Aug. 17, the health system closed a $835 million acquisition of Talkspace, an online behavioral health provider. It’s a deal CEO Marc Miller said creates the nation’s…

Brandon Duany has been named vice president of financial services at Little Rock-based Arkansas Children’s, according to an Aug. 21 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Duany spent 15 years with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Most recently, he…