Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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A growing challenge facing orthopedists
National orthopedic organizations do not have clear guidelines for obese and overweight patients seeking joint replacements, but individual physicians have different cutoffs — and the variation is complicating care, The New York Times reported Sept. 4. -
How the CIO role is evolving
Eighty-seven percent of health system CIOs see themselves as strategy influencers, a Sept. 4 survey from healthcare data platform Arcadia found. -
3 record-breaking healthcare donations in 2024
Among the financial gifts made to hospitals, health systems and medical schools in 2024, Becker's reported on three that marked the largest donations in the organizations' histories.
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20 health systems moving to Epic
Epic Systems continues to be the leader in the EHR hospital market share, with 83 hospitals joining its network in 2022, according to research from KLAS. -
Physicians seek leadership change at Rhode Island system
Forty physicians and staff at Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Health have called for leadership change at the health system. -
Ochsner rolls out virtual weight management
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System will now offer comprehensive weight management care through its digital health program. -
Hospital Sisters Health System reports cybersecurity breach
Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System recently reported a cybersecurity incident that occurred last August.
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Kansas hospital names executive director of revenue cycle
Hays (Kan.) Medical Center has named Jessica Williby executive director of revenue cycle, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. -
Envision rebuilds C-suite
Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare has spent the last year adding to its executive team after emerging from bankruptcy last November. -
350 cleanest hospitals
Becker's has compiled a list of the hospitals with a CMS 5-star rating for cleanliness. -
Stanford Health Care taps former HHS leader as 1st chief health equity officer
Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, Calif., has appointed Nazleen Bharmal, MD, PhD, as its first chief health equity officer, the academic health system announced Sept. 4.
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CommonSpirit taps president for Nebraska hospital
Anthony Ashby was selected as the next president of CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Neb., part of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, according to a hospital news release shared with Becker's. -
Alabama hospital defaults on $60M debt, gets 'D' rating
Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital & Clinic's financial situation worsened in early September when the 344-bed hospital defaulted on $60 million of municipal bonds and received a credit downgrade from S&P, according to Bloomberg. -
U of Rochester Medical Center taps hospital COO
Maura Snyder has been named COO of Rochester, N.Y.-based Highland Hospital, effective Oct. 21. -
The financial case for AI in healthcare: A step-by-step guide for hospital executives
As hospital executives, we're constantly seeking ways to improve patient care while managing costs. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize healthcare delivery, but a critical question remains: Does AI truly deliver on its financial promises? -
1st OTC continuous glucose monitor enters US market
For $99, U.S. customers can now purchase a 30-day supply of the nation's first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system. -
Best MBA programs to grow a career: LinkedIn
The Stanford Graduate School of Business is the top MBA program to grow a career, according to LinkedIn. -
How AI is disrupting the hiring process
The use of artificial intelligence in resumes, job applications and interviews has created difficulties for some hiring teams, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 4. -
42 changes to earn better results, per health IT and finance leaders
Running a successful healthcare organization requires constant innovation and adaptability. Forty-two healthcare leaders shared their best change in the past two years to attain amazing results. Will you be stealing one of these ideas? -
Minnesota hospital president to retire
CentraCare – Willmar (Minn.) President Mike Schramm will retire from his role, effective Jan. 3.
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