Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Pennsylvania system makes 4 leadership changes amid 'resurgence of optimism'
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has promoted various executives to strengthen its leadership team and operations as it continues to improve the system's financial performance. -
11 hospital closures in 2024
Many hospitals and emergency departments have been forced to close in 2024 due to circumstances like high costs and shifts in care needs. -
Hospitals grapple with radiologist shortage
Increased reliance on imaging for diagnosis and efficient patient care mixed with higher volumes of patients has left hospitals scrambling to meet demand with the few radiologists they have.
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Patient inquiries at forefront of healthcare AI adoption
Answering patient inquiries is the predominant application of large language model technology within the healthcare industry, a April 23 survey from AI healthcare company John Snow Labs found. -
CEO, CFO of Missouri hospital to resign
Salem (Mo.) Memorial Hospital District has announced that Interim CEO Jason Edwards and CFO Doug Hoban have submitted their resignations. -
10 states where income is rising for the top 5%
The rich are getting richer in a number of Western states, according to an April 25 analysis from GoBankingRates. -
Rare symptoms popping up among syphilis patients, physicians say
Strange symptoms in syphilis cases are appearing sooner and in higher incidence rates than normal, CNN reported April 26.
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States ranked by Ozempic interest
Demand for Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic is high across the U.S., but interest varies by state, according to research conducted by Bison Pharmacy. -
Support builds for Michigan's 1st pediatric rehab hospital
Midwest grocery chain Meijer has donated $3 million to support the construction of the Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, which is slated to open in 2026 and will be Michigan's first freestanding rehab hospital for children. -
Louisiana hospital closes after licenses revoked
Prairieville (La.) Family Hospital closed April 29 after the Louisiana Department of Health determined that the hospital violated state hospital laws and regulations, leading to the revocation of its license. -
How the FTC's noncompete ban could affect Epic
The Federal Trade Commission's recent noncompete ban could affect the nation's largest EHR vendor, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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