Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Wyoming system names chief medical officer
Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health appointed John Houk, DO, chief medical officer. -
Why nearly 8,000 nurses left their jobs
The U.S. has an all-time record number of actively licensed nurses — 5.6 million — but hospitals are struggling to recruit and retain enough. To discover missed opportunities, researchers surveyed 7,887 nurses who recently exited the healthcare industry. -
Pennsylvania lawmakers push state to approve UPMC-Washington Health merger
Members from the Washington County (Pa.) legislative delegation have called on Gov. Josh Shapiro to work with the state Attorney General Michelle Henry to help complete the merger between Pittsburgh-based UPMC and Washington (Pa.) Health System.
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Amid Beth Israel closure conflict, bill seeks to reform process
Amid a community group's efforts to halt the closure of New York City-based Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, New York state lawmakers are considering a bill that would require public notice and public engagement when a hospital seeks closure, AMNY reported April 9. -
Illinois hospital adds strategy, medical chiefs
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (Ill.) has added two new leaders, according to an April 10 news release shared with Becker's. -
Healthcare billing fraud: 12 recent cases
From a physician couple pleading to their roles in a scheme to a former Georgia insurance commissioner pleading guilty to his role in a $2.5 million scheme, here are 12 healthcare billing fraud cases Becker's has reported since March 14: -
Prime Healthcare wraps acquisition of 5 Medical Properties Trust facilities for $350M
Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has completed a $350 million acquisition of five facilities in California and New Jersey from Medical Properties Trust, one of the world's largest hospital real estate owners.
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Study points to potential factor in rising cancer rates in younger adults
Accelerated biological aging may be a factor in rising cancer rates among younger adults, new findings from researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest. -
Contracted ED clinicians at Ascension hospital vote to strike
Members of a union for clinicians employed by TeamHealth at Ascension St. John in Detroit have voted to strike for 24 hours on April 18, Fox2 reported April 8. -
The 'employer of choice' trickle-down effect
In today's competitive talent market, there is a lot of buzz around becoming the "employer of choice." Different systems take different approaches to the goal, but Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health tries to keep its strategy simple. -
Cedars-Sinai expands virtual primary care app
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai expanded its virtual primary care app April 10.
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Kaiser Hawaii market president to retire, new leader named
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has tapped Edmund Chan as president of the Kaiser Foundation Plan and Hospitals Hawaii, effective April 28. He will succeed Greg Christian once he retires May 1. -
Becerra may leave HHS for California gubernatorial bid: Politico
Xavier Becerra is considering leaving his role as HHS secretary to run for California governor, Politico reported April 9, citing people briefed on his deliberations. -
HCA's latest leadership moves
Phil Buttell was named CEO of the Los Robles Health System that includes HCA Healthcare's Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif. -
Where healthcare ranks for ransomware attacks
Ransomware attackers have been tormenting the healthcare industry. But are these hacks more prevalent than in other sectors? -
Ballad Health names new financial leader, CFO to retire
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has named Shane Hilton CFO, effective immediately, to replace Lynn Krutak, who will retire June 30. -
Texas hospital CEO resigns
Roshanda Thomas has resigned as CEO of Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, Texas. -
Texas hospital taps former HCA exec as chief nurse
Austin, Texas-based St. David's HealthCare has appointed Amy Russell, MSN, chief nursing officer of St. David's North Austin Medical Center, effective April 8. -
McLeod Health plans $45M replacement hospital
Florence, S.C.-based McLeod Health is planning to build a $45 million replacement facility for its hospital in Cheraw, S.C., the system said April 9. -
375 Philadelphia nurses to see raises
Members of Jeanes Nurses United have approved a new labor contract with Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia.
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