Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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University of Toledo Physicians joins Mercy Health Select ACO
Mercy Health Select, an accountable care organization part of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, has welcomed University of Toledo Physicians to its Medicare Shared Savings Program. -
Suicide prevention strategies have not slowed deaths: KFF Health News
Suicide rates continue to rise despite national suicide prevention strategies — and a lack of policy adoption may be at the root, KFF Health News reported Sept. 16. -
1 in 3 hospital medication errors are IT-related: Study
A new study found that technology-related errors (TREs) were a significant issue in the computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system of one pediatric hospital, with 1 in 3 prescribing errors being linked to technology.
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American Cancer Society CEO to exit 2 roles
Karen Knudsen, PhD, CEO of both the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, will transition from the organizations. -
Walgreens to pay $106.8M to settle billing fraud allegations
Walgreens has agreed to pay $106.8 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by fraudulently billing government healthcare programs for prescriptions never dispensed, the Department of Justice said in a Sept. 13 news release. -
What's coming for Epic?
Epic Systems is gearing up to deliver updates aimed at transforming healthcare technology for providers and patients alike. -
Oregon system lays off 1% of workforce, cuts exec pay
Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services has laid off about 80 employees, around 1% of its workforce, and has implemented temporary pay cuts for senior leaders for the remainder of 2024.
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Health tech layoffs so far in '24
More than 60,000 tech workers have been laid off so far in 2024, including at five health tech companies, according to a list compiled by TechCrunch. -
University Hospitals' operating loss grows in 1st half of 2024
Cleveland-based University Hospitals posted an operating loss of $118.9 million (-3.8% margin) in the first half of 2024, compared to a loss of $73.9 million (-2.5% margin) over the same period in 2023, according to its financial report released Sept. 13. -
Telehealth utilization is increasing
The utilization of telehealth saw an increase in the West, Northeast and South in June, according to a new report from FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. -
Healthcare reform fades from election spotlight
Healthcare reform, once a central issue in elections, has taken a back seat in this year's presidential race, The New York Times reported Sept. 13.
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EEOC sues Georgia system for allegedly failing to accommodate allergy
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused Children's Healthcare of Atlanta of violating federal law by rescinding a job offer after an applicant requested a disability-related accommodation. -
Health systems, hospitals getting new IT execs
Here are 36 hospitals and health systems appointing new IT executives to their teams, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 12: -
10 providers seeking RCM talent
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise. -
Johns Hopkins Health System names new cybersecurity chief
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins named a new leader to oversee cybersecurity for its health system and university. -
COVID-19: 3 updates
Across the U.S., COVID-19 activity remains elevated as early indicators and severity indicators show a slight decrease, according to the CDC. -
Hackers 'Zoom-bomb,' print political propaganda at hospital
An Alaska hospital boosted its cybersecurity after two alarming hacking incidents, KFSK reported. -
Allina Health completes sale of lab assets
Quest Diagnostics has completed the acquisition of certain laboratory assets from Minneapolis-based Allina Health. -
11 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From 80 hospitals suing HHS over disproportionate share hospital payments to Piedmont Healthcare defeating a data-sharing lawsuit, here are 11 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments that Becker's has reported since Sept. 4: -
Loyola Medicine names regional chief nursing officer
Timothy Carrigan, PhD, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of Loyola Medicine's Illinois and Indiana markets.
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