Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
  1. Illinois hospital probes employee's social media post after Trump incident

    Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Healthcare is investigating a social media post by an employee who allegedly made comments on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, WMBD reported July 15. 
  2. Most active health system AI investors

    Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic leads the way in artificial intelligence investments among health systems, according to a July 15 report from CB Insights. 
  3. OhioHealth to expand hospital, add 200 jobs

    OhioHealth launched an ambitious expansion plan to Dublin (Ohio) Methodist Hospital to add inpatient and critical care capacity.

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  1. HCA hospital in Florida names CEO

    Isaiah Zirkle was named CEO of HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, an extension of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, according to a LinkedIn post.
  2. Pass rates for 7 pharmacy specialty certifications

    Nearly 61,000 active pharmacists are certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties for 15 specialties. In March and April, the organization found a 63.9% average all-time pass rate among seven certification exams. 
  3. What are health systems' top digital priorities?

    Health systems are prioritizing their digital spending on artificial intelligence scribes and other AI technology.
  4. New Orleans hospital taps chief medical officer

    LCMC Health's Touro hospital in New Orleans has appointed Candace Stevens Robinson, MD, chief medical officer. 

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  1. 18 recent hospital, health system COO moves

    The following hospital and health system COO moves have been reported by Becker's since June 6:
  2. 10 top cardiovascular hospitals, per US News

    Cleveland Clinic is once again the top-ranked heart hospital in the U.S., according to U.S. News' 2024-2025 ranking.
  3. Cedars-Sinai taps oncologist for surgeon-in-chief

    Eugene Kim, MD, has been named surgeon-in-chief and associate director of surgery at Torrance, Calif.-based Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's.
  4. The top 10 geriatric hospitals, per US News

    Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City tops U.S. News & World Report's list of the best hospitals for geriatrics. 

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  1. UChicago supply chain workers begin strike

    The difference between $2.1 million and $2.5 million has prompted nearly 130 UChicago Medicine tradespeople and supply chain workers to go on strike. 
  2. UC Irvine electronic portal promises reduced racial disparities for cancer patients

    A University of California Irvine study reported 90% patient satisfaction in cancer patients who were offered a multilanguage electronic tool to report their symptoms.
  3. JD Vance's healthcare record: What hospital leaders should know

    Former President Donald Trump selected Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate July 15.
  4. Apple secures win in EKG patent fight

    Apple secured another win in a legal fight challenging the patent for the electrocardiogram technology in its watch.
  5. AI on par with humans in drafting MyChart messages, study finds

    Artificial intelligence drafted patient portal messages of similar quality to those written by human clinicians, according to a new study from New York City-based NYU Langone Health.
  6. Top 9 AI, digital challenges for health systems

    Health system executives are focused on digital and artificial intelligence, but many say they lack the organizational commitment, resources or planning to invest in the technologies, McKinsey & Co. reported July 15.
  7. Patient charged in roommate's death at Pennsylvania hospital

    A patient at Norristown (Pa.) State Hospital is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he killed his roommate during a July 14 altercation, ABC affiliate WPVI reported July 16. 
  8. Best nursing schools by state

    Nursing profession advocate RegisteredNursing.org has ranked the best nursing licensing programs by their National Council Licensure Examination-RN pass rates.
  9. What community groups need to improve healthcare: Viewpoint

    Community-based organizations need greater power to achieve health equity, Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente's chief health officer recently said.

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