Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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'A house of cards': What's going on with Steward's finances?
When developments around a health system's financial distress unfold quickly, it usually suggests that something bigger has been brewing for a long time. Such is the case with Steward Health Care. -
Minnesota hospital employee stabbed by patient
An employee at CentraCare Rice Hospital in Willmar, Minn., was seriously injured after being stabbed by a patient April 1, police told local news outlets. -
Cleveland Clinic leans into AI to stay atop care needs
When it comes to artificial intelligence, Cleveland Clinic is focusing on how to use the technology to better evaluate its patients and to drive greater caregiver efficiencies.
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Senate probes private-equity's role in ED staffing
A Senate committee has sent letters to Apollo Global Management, the Blackstone Group and KKR — three of the nation's largest private-equity firms — and four emergency medicine staffing companies owned by the firms, requesting they provide information by April 17 on how they oversee or staff hospital emergency departments, according to an NBC News report. -
4 recent CEO retirements
The following hospital and health system CEOs have retired or announced plans to retire in 2024. -
Former UI hospital administrator pleads guilty in 3-decade identity fraud scheme
A former systems architect with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has pled guilty in a three-decade identity fraud scheme — which began at a hot dog cart and cost the victim 575 days of freedom. -
3,750 California nurses begin 3-day strike
The Registered Nurses Professional Association, which represents more than 3,750 nurses in Santa Clara County's health system in California, began a three-day strike April 2, citing concerns over working conditions and safety issues.
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Health system leaders split on this new C-suite role
As hospitals and health systems look to harness the power of artificial intelligence, many are looking to add chief AI officer to their executive teams. But is this position necessary? -
Costco to offer weight loss program
Six months after Costco announced its entrance into the healthcare industry with $29 virtual primary care visits, the big box retailer is launching a specialized weight loss program exclusively for its members. -
Colorado health system taps CFO
Cortez, Colo.-based Southwest Health System has named Adam Conley CFO. -
7 things to know about Risant Health
Washington, D.C.-based Risant Health, a nonprofit organization that is part of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, completed the acquisition of its first health system, Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger, on March 31.
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Quorum Health names RCM VP
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health has named Richard Flores vice president of revenue cycle management. -
Travel nurse pay by state
From February to March, Montana saw the sharpest decrease to average weekly travel nurse pay, and Idaho saw the sharpest increase, according to data shared with Becker's from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace. -
Penn Medicine's IT road map
In 2024, Penn Medicine is focusing on prioritizing data security, EHR optimization and strategic partnerships. -
Leapfrog ranks diagnostic error recommendations
On April 1, Leapfrog updated its list of 29 diagnostic error practice recommendations after hospital leaders asked for a hierarchy. -
AI, smart beds among tech at new $868M hospital
A new $868 million hospital in New Jersey is equipped with the latest digital technology including artificial intelligence and smart beds, NJBIZ reported April 1. -
1,000+ UChicago physicians move to unionize
More than 1,000 resident physicians and fellows at the University of Chicago Medical Center are making efforts to join the Committee of Interns and Residents, a local of the Service Employees International Union. -
Kaiser hospital taps chief nurse
Christina Geis, RN, was named chief nurse executive for Kaiser Permanente's Antioch (Calif.) Medical Center. -
Providence partnership merges 7 California imaging centers
Renton, Wash.-based Providence and RadNet, an outpatient diagnostic imaging services provider, have established a joint venture called Tri Valley Imaging Group. -
Risant Health seals Geisinger acquisition
Washington, D.C.-based Risant Health, a nonprofit organization that is part of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, acquired Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Health on March 31.
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