Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Georgia hospital taps CEO
Sandy McKenzie has been named president and CEO of Dalton, Ga.-based Hamilton Medical Center: the flagship hospital of Hamilton Health Care System. -
10 providers seeking RCM talent
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise. -
Breast cancer patients more likely to develop second cancer in lifetime: Study
A study from researchers at University of Cambridge in England found people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer in their lifetime.
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UCSF Health breaks ground on $4.3B hospital
San Francisco-based UCSF Health broke ground April 27 on its new $4.3 billion UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital in San Francisco. -
2 injured in fire at UVA Health hospital
A patient and a visitor were injured in a fire that broke out April 27 in an inpatient room at UVA Health University Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va., a spokesperson confirmed to Becker's. -
10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From a judge ruling that Tenet must face a class-action lawsuit, to the California Hospital Association alleging Anthem Blue Cross of California violated the state's patient safety laws, here are 10 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker's has reported since April 17: -
20 states with most rural hospital closures
Nearly 200 rural hospitals have closed since 2005, and some states bear the brunt of this reduction to healthcare access more than others.
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St. Luke's Health System taps VP of revenue cycle
Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke's Health System has named Michelle Lewis vice president of revenue cycle, according to an April 28 post on her LinkedIn page. -
45 healthcare executives share their most effective projects of the year
Becker's asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their organization's areas of growth for the next few years. -
Louisiana health system names CFO
Opelousas (La.) General Health System has named Shelly Soileau CFO, effective June 3. -
Tower Health beats data-sharing lawsuit
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health successfully defended against a proposed class-action lawsuit that claimed it disclosed patients' personal health information with third parties.
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12 Epic updates in April
From detailing plans to release AI validation software to expanding its payer platform, here are 12 updates on Epic's operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker'sin April: -
43 health systems ranked by long-term debt
Long-term debt has long been a staple in healthcare, but many hospitals and health systems are responding to the increasing cost of debt and debt service in the rising rates environment. -
FTC makes changes to healthcare breach reporting
The Federal Trade Commission made changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule as it aims to better address the evolving landscape of health technology. -
Lovelace Health System to build 15-bed New Mexico hospital
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Lovelace Health System and Community Hospital Corporation have partnered to develop a 15-bed hospital in Los Lunas, N.M. -
HCA CFO sees 'encouraging signs' from 2-midnight rule
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare CFO Bill Rutherford said although it is still early, the system is starting to see "encouraging signs" from CMS' two-midnight rule. -
What's 'in vogue' for chief pharmacy officers
The term "hospital pharmacy" is becoming a misnomer. -
Dr. Michael O'Sullivan, Mayo Clinic Health System founder, trailblazer, dies at 88
Michael O'Sullivan, MD, an integral founding member of the Mayo Clinic Health System and former member of its board of governors, died April 20 at the age of 88. -
Bassett names pediatrics chief
Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network has selected Brandon Greene, MD, as its next chief of pediatrics. -
Hoag taps 2 oncology leaders from Cedars-Sinai
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Family Cancer Institute recruited an oncologist "power couple" — Monica Mita, MD, and Alain Mita, MD — to serve as leaders in its organization.
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