Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
  1. 3 New York hospitals receive $40M from billionaire donor

    Three New York hospitals are among the 82 nonprofit organizations set to receive $360 million from billionaire donor B. Thomas Golisano, Buffalo Business First reported Sept. 17. 
  2. 12 systems, hospitals win ECRI supply chain award

    On Sept. 19, the Emergency Care Research Institute recognized 12 health systems and hospitals for their exemplary supply chain management. 
  3. Aspirus names regional president

    Jason Troxell has been appointed president of Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health's Wisconsin Northwest division.

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  1. U of Virginia seeks outside counsel following no-confidence letter

    The University of Virginia board of visitors and president Jim Ryan have agreed to retain outside counsel to conduct an independent review of the complaints and allegations raised by faculty at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Va., in a no-confidence letter, according to a statement shared with Becker's Sept. 18 from university spokesperson Brian Coy.
  2. Why this rural hospital is betting on AI for retention

    St. Mary's Hospital is making strides in integrating artificial intelligence technology to alleviate clinician burnout, improve retention and improve patient care. 
  3. 83% of physicians are at or above workload capacity

    Eighty-three percent of physicians said they were at full capacity or overextended and overworked in their current practice, a Physicians Foundation survey found.
  4. Sentara Health Plans forms lab partnership with Quest

    Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare has partnered with Quest Diagnostics to expand access to high-quality and affordable laboratory testing for members of Sentara Health Plans.

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  1. Hospitals record length of stay wins

    For Pooja Vyas, DO, the big question for hospitalists, case managers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists and nurses is, "What is the reason the patient cannot go home today?"
  2. Optum to conduct layoffs in New Jersey

    OptumCare, located in Basking Ridge, N.J., is planning to lay off 160 employees, as indicated by a WARN notice posted on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.
  3. Genetic testing, AI and PET deserts: 5 cardiology study updates

    As cardiology research continues to expand, more institutions are studying ways to improve patient care and outcomes. 
  4. Closures, bids, layoffs: Where Steward's 31 hospitals stand

    From seeking Chapter 11 protection on May 6 to sharing plans to close four of its hospitals across Massachusetts and Ohio that would result in a combined 2,187 layoffs, Dallas-based Steward Health Care has experienced a great deal of turbulence over the last year.

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  1. Ballad Health moves 5 leaders into new roles

    Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has made several leadership appointments within its 20-hospital system.
  2. Zantac cancer trial results in hung jury

    A Chicago jury failed to reach a verdict Sept. 18 over claims that heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer, Reuters exclusively reported. 
  3. Providence Heart Institute planning $42M renovation

    Renton, Wash.-based Providence is planning a $42 million renovation of the Providence Heart Institute in Spokane, which will increase its patient capacity by 15%, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Spokane Journal of Business. 
  4. The catalyst for a 25% drop in sepsis mortality at Jefferson Health

    In the healthcare quality space, clinicians must track a plethora of metrics and measures, creating an environment where it can be easy to lose focus of ongoing priorities.
  5. 34 health system revenue cycle leadership moves

    From the retirement of BJC HealthCare's chief revenue officer to HonorHealth's appointment of a new vice president of revenue cycle, here are 34 health system revenue cycle leadership moves Becker's has reported on in 2024:  
  6. Epic looks to ease clinician workflows

    Epic is developing tools in a bid to reduce cognitive processes for clinicians. 
  7. Contempt charges against Steward CEO to go before full Senate

    The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted Sept. 19 to forward two resolutions regarding contempt charges against Steward Health Care chairman and CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, to the full Senate. 
  8. Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool

    Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study.
  9. Exeter Hospital to cut neurology, podiatry, pediatric dental services

    While its specialized paramedic program will operate through at least Dec. 20, Exeter (N.H.) Hospital also plans to close additional programs. 

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