Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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HCA Mission gets new CEO
Greg Lowe is stepping in as CEO of HCA Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., succeeding Chad Patrick, who will return as CEO of another HCA hospital in Florida, a spokesperson for Mission Health confirmed to Becker's Sept. 16. -
Cedars-Sinai bars OB-GYN amid misconduct complaints
Cedars-Sinai has terminated an OB-GYN's medical staff membership and clinical privileges after allegations surfaced regarding the physician's behavior toward patients, the Los Angeles-based health system confirmed in a statement to Becker's. -
Threats loom over hospital revenue cycle
As healthcare systems face an onslaught of regulatory updates, increased cyber threats, and shifting payment models, leaders must stay vigilant to ensure compliance and financial stability.
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How the age of new CEOs has changed over 10 years
The average age of newly hired CEOs is decreasing, but it is still higher than it was in 2014, according to a recent Crist Kolder Associates report. -
Missouri behavioral hospital to close, lay off 124
Signature Psychiatric Hospital will close its two locations in Kansas City, Mo., and Liberty, Mo., affecting 154 employees. -
Cancer drugs: 4 updates to know
As pharmaceutical innovation for oncology care continues to grow, here are four updates to know: -
Nurses file complaints over patient safety at Tenet hospitals
Nurses from Framingham (Mass.) Union Hospital, part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, have filed complaints with state and federal agencies regarding alleged jeopardized patient safety stemming from staffing, hospital policy and technology allocation issues.
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Mount Sinai among 1st to use blood test for Alzheimer's detection
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System will be among the first institutions in the world to use blood tests to detect Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The health system will offer the tests as a part of the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Healthcare System Preparedness Accurate Diagnosis project. -
Laparoscopy pioneer Dr. George Berci dies at 103
Pioneering surgeon and Holocaust survivor George Berci, MD, died Aug. 30 at age 103. -
OU plans 40% boost in medical school enrollment
The MD program at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine will be expanded by 40% in the next five years to address healthcare workforce demands. -
Brigham and Women's Faulkner nurses set strike date
Massachusetts Nurses Association members are set to begin a 24-hour strike Oct. 1 at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston.
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Drugmakers shift focus to radiopharmaceuticals
The market for radiopharmaceuticals has the potential to grow to "tens of billions" if the drugs prove to be effective, according to a Sept. 16 report from CNBC. -
States ranked by projected RN supply by 2028
By 2028, the national shortage of registered nurses is projected to primarily affect the Northeast, according to Mercer, a financial services company. -
'The Great Stay': Gen Z embraces full-time work
Members of Generation Z and younger millennials are embracing full-time work culture, moving away from the trend of entry-level workers questioning the value of corporate life, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 15. -
CHS to buy 10 Arizona urgent care centers
Tucson, Ariz.-based Northwest Urgent Care, a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 10 urgent care centers in the state from Carbon Health, Carbon Health, a primary and urgent care provider headquartered in San Francisco. -
California considers PBM regulations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon decide whether to enact new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an attempt to address rising prescription drug costs, the Los Angeles Times reported Sept. 16. -
Shuttered West Virginia hospital to reopen
A West Virginia hospital that closed in 2020 has received a license that will allow it to operate the 76-bed facility, according to a Sept. 16 report from CBS affiliate WOWK. -
FDA to shutter fentanyl access program for cancer patients
The FDA is shutting down a pain management program that has helped supply fentanyl to cancer patients suffering from severe pain, according to a notice from the agency. -
'Too big to fail?': A cautionary tale for health systems
Hospital consolidation is gathering momentum across the country and is poised to grow on a much larger scale than before the pandemic, mirroring trends seen in other industries such as banking. -
Can mammograms help identify heart disease?
Mammography can be used to identify a key indicator for heart disease in women, according to a study presented at the Menopause Society's annual meeting.
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