Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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The perks of a lateral CEO move
In terms of title, CEOs have already reached the top rung of the corporate ladder. But that doesn't necessarily mean that they should settle in, Donna Padilla, executive partner and healthcare market leader at WittKieffer, told Becker's: There's still much to be learned from moving sideways. -
16 states still catching up to pre-pandemic worker counts
Texas has 1 million more people working today than in February 2020, while more than a dozen states have seen the reverse, with employment lagging behind pre-pandemic levels, according to Bloomberg. -
Lack of transparency 'handcuffed' feds' Change hack response, lawmaker says
Lawmakers are questioning UnitedHealth Group's response to the cyberattack that took Change Healthcare's systems offline for nearly a month.
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New Jersey system taps philanthropy chief
Cooper University Health Care in Camden, N.J., has named Lisa Morina senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer of the Cooper Foundation, the system's arm for philanthropy and community outreach and development. -
10 most, least innovative states
Not all states are investing equally in innovation opportunities, particularly when it comes to STEM and research development, according to a March 20 analysis from WalletHub. -
Steward rehab hospital to close April 2
Stoughton, Mass.-based New England Sinai Hospital, a rehabilitation hospital owned by Steward Health Care, is slated to close April 2. -
Judge dismisses charges against nurse accused of mishandling baby
The case involving a former nurse who was accused of mishandling an infant was dismissed by a judge, News 12 Long Island reported March 25.
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Feds to probe UPMC heart implant practices
As part of a national inquiry, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is asking the FDA to investigate whether patients received experimental heart implants at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh without consent or proper information, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported March 24. -
Wegovy sidesteps the 'forever drug' problem
Nonadherance seems to be a nonissue for patients taking new weight loss drugs, The New York Times reported March 24. -
Kansas hospital CEO resigns, successor named
Frank Safrit, PhD, MSN, RN, is the new CEO of Grisell Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Ransom, Kan. -
Colorado hospital names CFO
Paul Perrotti is the new CFO of Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health.
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MetroHealth taps UF Health leader as chair of surgery
Marie Crandall, MD, has been named chair of the surgery department at MetroHealth System in Cleveland. She stepped into the role March 25. -
Former VUMC chief revenue officer named SSI Group president
Revenue cycle management company SSI Group has named Heather Dunn president. -
3,750 California nurses plan 3-day strike
The Registered Nurses Professional Association, which represents more than 3,750 nurses in Santa Clara County's health system in California, is set to begin a three-day strike April 2. -
20 states facing acute nursing shortages
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of registered nurses will grow 6% between 2022 and 2032. About 193,100 openings for RNs are projected each year on average over the decade as workers move to different occupations or depart the labor force, such as to retire. -
Novo Nordisk to buy heart drugmaker for $1.1B
Wegovy and Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk has agreed to buy Cardior Pharmaceuticals for $1.11 billion. The acquisition is part of Novo Nordisk's larger strategy to build a portfolio of therapies in cardiovascular disease. -
California hospital makes facility upgrades after power outage spurs 200+ evacuations
Los Angeles-based Adventist Health White Memorial has been cleared of all deficiencies listed in a state report regarding the power outage that required the evacuation of more than 200 patients last August, the Los Angeles Times reported March 21. -
Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis marks familiar scenario, oncologists say
In revealing a cancer diagnosis March 22, Kate Middelton said the cancer was detected following a surgical procedure — something oncologists say they encounter frequently. -
CFOs split on AI's financial value
CFOs have mixed opinions on how artificial intelligence will affect the finances of their respective health systems, according to a report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Eliciting Insights. -
Why Ballad Health is under fire for long wait times
A recent report showed Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health, which benefits from the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the U.S., has a nearly 11-hour median wait time for emergency department patients, KFF Health News reported March 25.
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