Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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How Epic got its name
Epic's EHR got its name from the word for a Greek poem, or "a glorious recounting of events," in this case the story of a patient, according to company founder and CEO Judy Faulkner. -
20 highest paid tech roles
The highest paid tech professionals are C-suite leaders, followed by solutions architects, according to a survey from dice.com. -
2 health systems develop new virtual care platform
Digital health startup Ovatient has launched a new virtual care platform at one of the company's two founding health systems.
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10 best, worst states for nurse work environment
Washington and Massachusetts have the most favorable working conditions for nurses, according to WalletHub's 2024 ranking of the best and worst states for nurses. -
AdventHealth has hired 10,000 nurses in 4 years
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has hired 10,000 registered nurses since 2020 across its central Florida hospitals and other healthcare locations in an effort to improve recruitment and retention efforts. -
More safety work needed in outpatient settings, study suggests
While preventable harm in hospital settings has been a widely discussed issue for decades, new research suggests that adverse events are relatively common in outpatient settings, marking a critical opportunity to improve safety. -
Hospital group urges Congress for AI regulation flexibility
The American Hospital Association is urging Congress to keep regulation for artificial intelligence in healthcare flexible to keep "pace with innovation."
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HCA exec sells $581K of stock
Kathryn Torres, senior vice president of payer contracting and alignment for Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, sold 1,863 shares of the company's stock on May 2 and May 3, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing. -
Health systems phase out common type of anesthesia
A growing number of health systems are moving to end the use of desflurane — a common anesthesia gas that lingers in the atmosphere for more than a decade. -
Why hospitals should look out for 'vishing'
Hospitals should be on the lookout for "vishing," a new form of cybercrime that uses artificial intelligence, a health system CIO said. -
Medical Properties Trust commits $75M to bankrupt Steward
Medical Properties Trust, one of the world's largest hospital real estate owners and landlord to Dallas-based Steward Health Care, approved $75 million in debtor-in-possession financing for the health system after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Kaiser laying off 76 in California
Oakland-based Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is laying off 76 employees in California, primarily in IT and marketing, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 1. -
9 CIO moves in 2024
Here are nine hospital and health system CIO moves as reported by Becker's since Jan. 16: -
Cleveland Clinic names 3 new leaders
Cleveland Clinic has appointed new leaders for its Northeast Ohio Market and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. -
Texas hospital taps new CEO
Jerrica George has been named CEO of Live Oak, Texas-based Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare, effective May 15. -
Amazon Clinic general manager departs
Amazon Clinic General Manager Nworah Ayogu, MD, is leaving the company to join Thrive Capital, a firm that builds and invests in internet, software and technology companies. -
The oral cancer drug that could treat diabetes: Study
University of Pittsburgh researchers may have found a way to repurpose a cancer drug to treat diabetes. -
10 best states for healthcare: US News
Among states, Hawaii ranks No. 1 overall for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual best states rankings published May 7. -
CMS gives California hospital chance to keep Medicare contract
CMS has rescinded its April 11 determination to terminate Modesto, Calif.-based Stanislaus Surgical Hospital's Medicare contract. -
CommonSpirit's most recent executive appointments
Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system of more than 2,200 care sites in 24 states.
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