Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Man sentenced to prison for role in '1 of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history'
A South Carolina man who owned at least 10 durable medical equipment companies was sentenced to nine years in prison for what the Justice Department called "one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history." -
'Get ahead and stay ahead': Sanford Health CFO on improving margins
As hospital margins remain a mixed bag, Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health CFO Scott Wooten encouraged other healthcare leaders to make hard decisions as early as possible to help improve their margins. -
11 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker's this year:
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Minnesota hospital names new CEO
Mary Ellen Wells was selected as the next CEO of Litchfield, Minn.-based Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics. -
Penn State Health Children's to expand surgical services
Specialists with Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pa., are now providing nonemergency surgical services at the health system's hospital in Lancaster, about 25 miles south. -
Inside Jefferson's push to engage retired nurses
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is keeping more retired nurses connected to the system through its Nurse Emeritus program. -
Mark Cuban, Travis Kelce among top 25 healthcare marketing influencers
Mark Cuban, Travis Kelce and Elon Musk are among the top 25 healthcare marketing influencers for 2024, according to MM+M.
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Children's prolonged hospital stays linked to 3 factors
Long hospital stays and severe infections in children are linked to a handful of factors, including hospitalization during the rainy season and malnutrition, according to research published March 20 in BMC Infectious Diseases. -
Medicare paves way for weight loss drug coverage: WSJ
Less than two weeks after Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy was approved to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, CMS has issued guidance for Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs, The Wall Street Journal reported March 21. -
Provider lawsuits pile up in wake of Change hack
Providers are beginning to file lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare over the Feb. 21 cyberattack that has crippled hospitals, physician practices and pharmacies across the country. -
15 top health system workplaces, per USA Today
Fifteen health systems were named top workplaces in the U.S. by USA Today and human resources technology company Energage.
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HCA Florida hospital welcomes CFO
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, a 113-bed facility, has appointed Kim Williams CFO, ABC affiliate WCJB reported March 20. -
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024. -
36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020
Jellico (Tenn.) Regional Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, closed March 9, making it the 36th rural hospital to shutter or no longer provide inpatient services since 2020, according to data compiled by the University of North Carolina's Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. -
Atrium Health rebrands 2 hospitals
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has rebranded its children's hospitals under a common name. -
16 most used job titles
Registered nurse, nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse are among the 16 most frequently used job titles, according to a new report from ADP Research. -
To build or to buy healthcare AI tools?
As healthcare organizations look to implement more AI tools, the question of whether to build or buy continues to be an ongoing conversation. -
Northwell taps supply chain risk management partner
Northwell Health is looking to simplify its supply vendor rankings by partnering with Exiger, a supply chain and third-party risk AI company. -
5 CFO exits in 2024
Multiple hospital and health system CFOs have left or announced plans to leave their roles since the beginning of 2024. -
How UnitedHealth's CEO personally supported a physician following cyberattack
As providers nationwide continue to face financial disruptions stemming from the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, a Florida physician has shared how UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, personally stepped in to address cash flow challenges.
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