Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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West Virginia hospital taps CFO
Beckley, W.Va.-based Raleigh General Hospital has named Karla Stokes CFO, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. -
Diabetes group recommends against compounded GLP-1s
Clinicians and patients should avoid using compounded GLP-1 products that are not FDA-approved, the American Diabetes Association wrote in a guidance statement published Dec. 2 in Diabetes Care. -
CHS subsidiary buys multiple Arizona urgent care centers
Northwest Urgent Care has wrapped the acquisition of specific urgent care centers in Arizona that are owned and run by Oakland, Calif.-based Carbon Health.
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A major gap in cancer treatment: 5 notes
Studies show at least 30% of cancer patients struggle with depression and other mental health conditions, though they often go undiagnosed. -
AdventHealth reorganizes hospital leadership
AdventHealth has appointed new leaders at several of its hospitals, with executives transitioning from other system facilities. -
An opportunity for a refreshed pharmacy chain model
The shrinking presence of brick-and-mortar pharmacies is opening doors for new chain models to emerge, NJBiz reported Dec. 2. -
Texas system names revenue cycle VP
Hamilton (Texas) Healthcare System has named Janice Lewis vice president of revenue cycle, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
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Tennessee hospital converts to rural emergency hospital
Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro (Tenn.) on Dec. 1 transitioned to the designation of rural emergency hospital, according to The Daily Herald. -
University Hospitals' 'Epic first' strategy
University Hospitals, based in Cleveland, is taking a strategic approach to digital transformation by embracing an "Epic first" philosophy. -
Biggest hospital cyberattacks of '24
Hospitals and health systems had a busy year warding off and recovering from cyberattacks in 2024. -
Mississippi Hospital Association names CIO
Chamath Wijewardane has been named CIO of the Mississippi Hospital Association.
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Ascension posts $197M operating loss in FYQ1, improving $1.2B from last quarter
St. Louis-based Ascension reported a $221 million operating loss (-3.1% margin) in the first quarter of its fiscal year, the three months ending Sept. 30, compared to a $193.7 million operating loss (-2.7%) in the same quarter last year. -
Legislators urge UVM to reconsider service cuts: 7 things to know
A group of Vermont legislators is calling on Burlington-based University of Vermont Health Network to reconsider its planned service cuts, NBC 5 reported Nov. 27. -
2 shuttered Texas system EDs reopen: 4 things to know
Two Northwest Texas Healthcare System freestanding emergency departments in Amarillo have reopened after closing in late November due to hospital contractor NES Health's failure to pay employees. -
25 largest health systems by hospital beds
Heightened demand will continue to underscore the importance of bed capacity for health systems nationwide. -
Hospitals brace for respiratory season peak
Emergency department visits for flu and respiratory syncytial virus are low but starting to increase, CNN reported Dec. 2. -
11 top health system C-suite priorities for better patient care in 2025
Improving patient care remains a paramount goal for healthcare leaders navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape. -
Kentucky hospital faces delays in transition to Oracle Health
Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Ky., has faced ongoing delays in transitioning its health records system from Cerner to Oracle Health, Ledger & Times reported Dec. 2. -
UPMC cuts operating loss to $57.6M in Q3: 6 things to know
Pittsburgh-based UPMC reported an operating loss of $57.6 million (-0.7% margin) in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024, up from a $191 million operating loss (-2.8% margin) reported during the same time period in 2023, according to the system's most recent financial report. -
CHOP expands food program for patients families
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia expanded its food insecurity program by providing families of patients with six months of produce and/or a week of prepared meals, WHYY reported Dec. 2.
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