Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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CommonSpirit taps new Denver market president
Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health tapped Ryan Tobin as market president for its greater Denver market, effective May 6. -
Health systems are evaluating AI beyond dollar signs
When it comes to evaluating the return on investment for AI initiatives, hospitals and health systems assess whether they lead to improved patient outcomes, patient experience and operational efficiency rather than measuring it only in dollars. -
Idaho hospital reports data breach
Kootenai Health is investigating a breach of its IT network, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported April 4.
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Michigan nurses plan 5-day strike
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association are set to begin a five-day strike April 15 at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie. -
Ozempic predecessor may slow Parkinson's progression, new study shows
A small study has found lixisenatide, a GLP-1 made by Sanofi, may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to findings published April 3 in The New England Journal of Medicine. -
'Publicly traded companies would die for this': What Phoenix Children's did to hit 14% EBITDA margins every year
Phoenix Children's has enjoyed years of financial stability by staying disciplined about investments and delivering high quality care. Even through the pandemic, Phoenix Children's remained focused on results and now are reaping the benefits. -
NYU Langone Health leader fired over tweets speaks out
A former NYU Langone Health leader said he has become "radioactive" after the health system fired him for violating its social media policy.
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AdventHealth, Texas Health tap senior ambulatory leader
Sean Lemon has been promoted to senior vice president of ambulatory services and network development for multiple hospitals in AdventHealth Texas' Southwest region. -
California bill takes aim at after-hours messages to employees
California lawmakers are mulling a bill that would make it illegal for employers to message their workers outside of normal work hours, which the bill's sponsor is calling a "right to disconnect" law. -
Alabama hospital to end IVF services
A south Alabama hospital that was at the center of a state Supreme Court ruling on the status of frozen embryos said it would no longer provide in vitro fertilization treatments after this year. -
A's temporary home stadium a 1st for health systems
MLB's Oakland Athletics will play their home games in a stadium named after a health system starting next year, the team said April 4.
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$1B expansion project coming to Allegheny General in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health, the system's parent company, are planning a $1 billion, 10-year transformation project for Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. -
System granted $45M line of credit as cash flow dwindles after Change Healthcare cyberattack
New Bern, N.C.-based CarolinaEast Health System will receive $45 million as it is experiencing cash flow issues due to the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, News 12 reported April 3. -
Sanofi to resolve cancer claims tied to heartburn drug
Sanofi has agreed to settle about 4,000 lawsuits alleging that the drugmaker failed to warn patients of cancer risks tied to its heartburn drug Zantac, The Wall Street Journal reported April 3. -
3 more sentenced in nurse degree scheme
On April 2, a judge sentenced three defendants to federal prison for their roles in running a coordinated scheme to sell thousands of fake diplomas and transcripts to aspiring nurses. -
Mass General discharges patient after world's 1st pig kidney transplant
The recipient of the world's first genetically-edited pig kidney was discharged from Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital on April 3, a mere 18 days after undergoing the groundbreaking transplant. -
4 CFO moves in 1 week
It's been a busy transition into April for hospital and health system CFOs. -
Sutter Health to develop $442M outpatient care complex
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has shared plans to build a $442 million advanced neurological and neurosurgical care center next to its CPMC Mission Bernal Campus in San Francisco. -
Hackers tried to steal hospital's cancer treatment for ransom: Report
Hackers tried to steal files on a cancer treatment to hold for ransom in a recent cyberattack on Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope, databreaches.net reported. -
US taking bird flu 'very seriously,' CDC says: 5 notes
While health officials say the threat avian flu poses to humans remains low, the situation is being closely monitored and taken "very seriously," the CDC director told ABC News in an April 3 report — days after a person in Texas tested positive for bird flu.
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