Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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2 Community Health Systems Oklahoma hospitals tap assistant CFO
AllianceHealth Durant (Okla.) and AllianceHealth Madill (Okla.), both part of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, have tapped Ernest Borjas as their new assistant CFO. -
A nurse retention factor few are talking about, per Johns Hopkins
New research from Johns Hopkins suggests that relationship dynamics between nurses and leadership, peers and patients may be an underappreciated factor in retention. -
Top 5 AI concerns for nurses
Nurses have been expressing concern about healthcare artificial intelligence lately, with some even marching in protest against the technology. But what are their main qualms with AI?
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A thoughtful exit from the C-suite
Stepping away from the C-suite takes many forms, and hospital and health system executives leave for a variety of reasons, including to retire or to take on new challenges. However, each individual must consider that transition from a business, emotional and personal perspective. -
What health systems need to 'win in every market'
Healthcare is becoming a consumer-based industry as patients have more freedom to choose when and where they receive care. Hospitals are adjusting their operating models as a result. -
New York hospital grows ancillary service revenue to $500M
Kathy Parrinello, executive vice president and COO of University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, saw an opportunity to grow revenue by rethinking ancillary service line strategy, particularly in outpatient pharmacy. -
US offers $10M for hospital hacker after indictment
The U.S. government has charged the alleged mastermind of a hacking group that extorted hospitals.
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Child dies in gene therapy trial; Pfizer pauses study
A boy has died in Pfizer's phase 2 study of its gene therapy candidate for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects boys, according to a patient advocacy group. -
CommonSpirit taps market CFO
Chicago-based CommonSpirit has named Jeff Daneff CFO of its California Central Coast market, according to a May 7 post on his LinkedIn page. -
UVA Health to acquire 90-employee Virginia family practice
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health has shared plans to acquire Piedmont Family Practice in Warrenton, Va. -
R1 RCM sees effects of Change cyberattack on Q1 results
R1 RCM posted a net loss of $35.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net income of $1.6 million over the same period last year, according to the company's May 8 financial report.
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Hartford HealthCare, Walgreens open health clinics
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has opened three of five planned health clinics inside Walgreens retail locations, the health system said May 7. -
Can AI triage emergency room patients?
Artificial intelligence could help triage emergency room patients, aiding providers during busy times, a new study found. -
Dignity Health names market president
Rodger Page was named president of Dignity Health's North State market. -
States with the highest, lowest household income needed to be middle class
GOBankingRates released a study May 7 that determined the household income needed to be middle class in each state. -
CMS clears Joint Commission to accredit rural health clinics
Starting this summer, rural health clinics seeking Medicare reimbursement can apply through a new accreditation program from The Joint Commission. -
11 health systems moving to Epic
Epic Systems continues to be the leader in the EHR hospital market share, with 83 hospitals joining its network in 2022, according to research from KLAS. -
Man who used Pennsylvania hospital for Medicare scam gets 10 year prison sentence
A Florida lab owner was sentenced to 10 years in prison for three fraud schemes, including a conspiracy involving $25 million in fraudulent Medicare claims submitted by Ellwood City (Pa.) Medical Center. -
Coffey Health System names new leader after CEO resigns
Burlington, Kan.-based Coffey Health System has named Stacy Augustyn, MSN, RN, its CEO, effective Aug. 1, after Joben Rieth, RN, tendered his resignation April 15. -
New COVID variant makes up 25% of US cases: CDC
A new COVID-19 variant now makes up 25% of cases in the nation, the CDC said.
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