Stanford (Calif.) Health is rolling out a swath of new artificial intelligence tools for clinicians across its hospitals, the system said in a July 9 press release.

The following hospital and health system CEO-level moves have recently been reported by Becker's since July 9:

Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System's new Kansas hospital officially has a name and location.

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has recently made several executive changes within its hospitals.

Jodie Wegmiller, BSN, RN, a long-time nursing leader at OhioHealth, has been named chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at two of the Columbus-based system's hospitals. 

Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Pa., has finalized its breast and imaging center expansion and renovation.

Kaiser Permanente's medical school in Pasadena, Calif., is extending its tuition waiver policy for one year, allowing a sixth cohort to attend tuition-free. 

In a decision that came down to the wire, New York City-based Mount Sinai's Beth Israel hospital will not close July 12 as initially planned. Along with legal challenges, the health system is waiting on the New York State Department of Health's approval for its revised closure plan.

CMS released its annual proposed changes to the physician fee schedule for 2025 on July 10, which includes a proposed 93 cent (2.8%) conversion factor decrease from 2024. 

Becker's Hospital Review has reported on a number of CEO transitions this year, including several at prominent health systems.

A study conducted by Mount Sinai Health System has found self-imposed use cessation dates (SUCDs) for ophthalmic eye drop bottles increased waste and costs compared to dates listed by the FDA.

HHS has proposed a new rule to improve healthcare data and how it's shared among providers, public health agencies and payers. 

Health systems are increasingly turning to innovative marketing strategies by making appearances in television shows and documentaries, aiming to connect with patients in more dynamic and engaging ways.

The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to sue UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and the Cigna Group over their pharmaceutical benefit managers' business practices, The Wall Street Journal reported July 10. 

Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health is enhancing its Epic EHR system with the addition of Nabla, an AI-based ambient assistant for clinicians. 

Women age 65 or older who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, have a higher mortality rate than men and are more likely to be treated at "low-quality hospitals", according to a national study led by researchers from the University of Michigan and published July 10 in JAMA Network Open. 

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have signed a nonbinding agreement to merge into a 56-hospital system with more than 56,000 employees, including 4,300 providers. 

The Joint Commission has established a new resource for hospital and healthcare workers aimed at addressing their own health and to promote safety and health across their workforce.

Physicians, like Olympians, are highly trained professionals who do physically and mentally demanding work. Because of that parallel, physicians may find it useful to adopt the training elite athletes use to perform under pressure, Medscape reported July 10.

Female and older cardiologists receive lower average ratings in online reviews compared to other cardiologists, a recent study found.