Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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400+ Kaiser physicians move toward unionization
More than 400 resident and fellow physicians employed by Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California have launched a campaign to unionize. -
4 hospital CFOs becoming CEOs
In 2023, a record 8.4% of companies represented in the S&P 500 and Fortune 500 promoted a finance chief to CEO, up from 5.8% 10 years ago, according to data from executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates. -
Epic to release AI validation software
Epic Systems is releasing AI validation software, a spokesperson for Epic detailed to Becker's.
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Steward CEO a no-show at Massachusetts hearing
Dallas-based Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, did not attend an April 3 field hearing in Boston after U.S. Senator Ed Markey invited him to join and testify on March 15 to discuss the health system's financial troubles. -
RN average annual wage for all 50 states
Registered nurses in the U.S. make an average of $94,480 annually and have a mean hourly wage of $45.42, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released April 3. -
Inside WVU Medicine's internal Medicare Advantage strategy
When it comes to Medicare Advantage, Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has shifted to an internal strategy that is poised for growth, according to the organization's CEO. -
Epic, Cohere expedite prior authorizations
Epic's Payer Platform has expanded to include Cohere Health's artificial intelligence-driven prior authorization solutions.
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CVS expands financial assistance for pharmacy students
CVS Health on April 3 unveiled a new tuition assistance program for pharmacy interns and a scholarship program for students in pharmacy school. -
BayCare Health System to build $548M Florida hospital
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has shared plans to build a $538 million nonprofit hospital in Manatee County, Fla. -
Tampa General opens clinic exclusive to older adults
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital unveiled a new clinic exclusively for patients 65 and older called TGH Senior Center. -
A 'crystal ball prediction' for more 340B protections: ASHP expert
More than 25 states have enacted laws designed to protect against pharmacy benefit managers' discriminatory practices in the 340B program, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists said April 2.
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20% of people with cancer participate in research: Fred Hutch study
In the U.S., 1 in 5 people with cancer participate in some form of clinical research, according to the first report to estimate participation levels across all types of cancer studies. -
FDA clears 1st AI to detect heart failure
The FDA has approved an artificial intelligence algorithm for Eko Health's digital stethoscope that can detect low ejection fraction, a key indicator of heart failure. -
RWJBarnabas hospital names VP of quality, safety and risk management
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in HamiltonTownship, N.J., has promoted Meghan McCord-Zaro, RN, BSN, to the role of vice president of quality, patient safety and risk management. -
HHS pitches rewards for hospitals with drug shortage solutions
Every year, U.S. hospitals spend at least $600 million to mitigate drug shortages, according to HHS. On April 2, the department proposed financial incentives for hospitals with resilient drug supplies. -
FDA confirms Zepbound shortage
After patients and clinicians reported weeklong back orders of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's new weight loss drug, the FDA confirmed shortages of two Zepbound solutions. -
How 13 roles rate their hospital's safety culture
Senior managers have the most positive perceptions of their organization's safety culture, while security workers have the lowest, new data from Press Ganey shows. -
The Queen's Health System acquires Hawaii hospital
The Queen's Health System in Honolulu has purchased Wahiawa (Hawaii) General Hospital. -
Nurse managers' effect on health system performance: 5 findings
Health systems can significantly improve nurse retention rates by ensuring their nurse managers have a level of support and job structure that enables them to have consistent and meaningful interactions with their team members, according to a new report from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and Laudio. -
How Epic, Oracle customers are using EHR AI tools
Epic and Oracle Health have witnessed a surge in AI adoption among their clientele, an April 3 report from KLAS found.
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