Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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West Virginia health system's inaugural CEO to retire
Kevin Yingling, RPh, MD, will retire as CEO of Huntington, W.V.-based Marshall Health Network in 2025. -
Ochsner sees $200M operating improvement in 2023
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, a 46-hospital system, reported a $104 million operating gain in 2023, a more than $200 million improvement on the $96.4 million loss posted in 2022. -
UnitedHealth CEO: Hackers used stolen credentials to access Change systems
The ransomware group responsible for the Feb. 21 cyberattack on UnitedHealthcare subsidiary Change Healthcare used stolen credentials to remotely access the company's systems, according to testimony from UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty.
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Northwell operating income jumps 68% to $197.7M
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported an operating income of $197.7 million in 2023, a 68% improvement on the $117.6 million operating gain posted the previous year. -
19 states reporting measles cases
Measles activity is rising nationwide, with more than one-third of states reporting new cases in 2024, CDC data shows. -
Walmart Health to close all 51 health clinics, virtual care
Walmart Health is closing all 51 of its health centers across five states and shutting down its Walmart Health Virtual Care services. -
5 hospitals seeking CEOs
Here are five hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.
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Henry Ford Health huddles up with Detroit Lions in new ad
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health's new ad is narrated by Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. -
FDA finalizes rule to regulate hospital lab tests
The FDA finalized a rule April 29 to treat laboratory-developed tests as medical devices, putting them in the purview of federal oversight. -
UK HealthCare plans to acquire Kentucky system
The University of Kentucky board of trustees has approved plans to proceed with the acquisition of St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Ky. -
Ochsner, Xavier University joint medical school names dean, board
Leonardo Seoane, MD, Ochsner Health executive vice president and chief academic officer, will serve as the founding dean of New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine.
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Where patients go when primary care waits are too long
A growing number of Americans cannot access primary care when it is needed, so they turn to urgent care and telehealth to fill the gaps — but some experts worry they may stop seeking care entirely, Medscape reported April 29. -
Penn State Health flagship hospital temporarily pauses liver transplants
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center has voluntarily paused its liver transplant program while it receives a performance review from the United Network for Organ Sharing representatives. -
MultiPlan faces another price-fixing lawsuit
Data analytics firm MultiPlan is facing another lawsuit alleging that it conspired with major payers to underpay providers by tens of billions annually. -
Tennessee solidifies hospital visitor rights
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that outlines visitation rights for hospital patients, ABC affiliate WKRN reported April 29. -
Ascension names new CFO
St. Louis-based Ascension named Saurabh Tripathi executive vice president and CFO April 29 to succeed Liz Foshage, who is retiring in September. -
Why Ardent isn't focusing on 'technology just for technology's sake'
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services' chief digital information officer is focusing on three key pillars in 2024: cybersecurity, enhancing consumer experience and fostering purpose-driven initiatives. -
Vermont hospital taps CFO
Newport, Vt.-based North County Hospital has named Fred Schaffner CFO, according to an April 27 post on his LinkedIn page. -
RWJBarnabas Health goes live with Epic Hyperdrive
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health went live on Epic Hyperdrive. -
Cedars-Sinai creates patient-facing AI app
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has created a generative artificial intelligence app, CS Connect, that can interact with patients and ask them questions, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported April 29.
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