Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
  1. Louisiana hospital wired $226K to scammers posing as a vendor

    Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, La., wired thousands of dollars last year to a scammer posing as one of their vendors, according to a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
  2. How many Americans expect a comfortable retirement?

    Only 45% of non-retired Americans expect to have enough money for a comfortable retirement, according to a recent Gallup survey.
  3. The health systems adding dual executive roles

    Hospital and health system executives continue to take second, dual positions within enterprises. These roles vary based on the organization's size and the individual's skill set, and there have been several announced in recent months.

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  1. Nebraska hospital names CEO

    Bill Vobejda has been appointed president and CEO of Methodist Fremont Health in Omaha, Neb.
  2. Steward-owned Arizona hospital furloughs workers after operations halted

    A Steward Health Care-owned behavioral health hospital in Phoenix has furloughed employees following a state order to suspend operations.
  3. 17 CFO moves at HCA

    Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, a 188-hospital system is estimating revenues of up to $72 billion in 2024 and has appointed several new CFOs at hospitals in multiple markets this year.
  4. From caddie to orderly to CEO: Brian Erling's leadership journey

    Brian Erling, MD, has served as president and CEO of Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health since November 2022, and he brings a physician perspective to the role. 

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  1. CDC's outlook for 2024-25 virus season: 4 notes

    Leaders of the CDC, HHS and FDA held a press conference Aug. 23 about the upcoming respiratory virus season. Here are four things to know:
  2. Georgia system taps VP of finance

    Brunswick-based Southeast Georgia Health System has named Eric Jolly vice president of finance, according to an Aug. 26 post on his LinkedIn page. 
  3. Nuvance operating margin hits -4.9% ahead of Northwell merger

    Danbury, Conn.-based Nuvance Health reported a $92.1 million operating loss (-4.7% margin) for the nine months ending June 30, a slight improvement on the $110.4 million loss (-6.1% margin) posted in the same period last year. 
  4. California hospitals plan labor and delivery closures

    Two California hospitals are moving forward with plans to suspend labor and delivery services this fall, according to local news reports.

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  1. Howard University Hospital taps new president

    Roger Mitchell Jr., MD, was named president of Howard University Hospital under the management agreement between Gaithersburg, Md.-based Adventist HealthCare and Washington, D.C.-based Howard University, as they explore a long-term partnership.
  2. UF Health hospital taps chief quality officer

    UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla., has tapped John Hollingsworth, MD, as chief quality officer. He stepped into the position Aug. 26. 
  3. Connecticut AG secures deal with Northwell and Nuvance

    Northwell Health and Nuvance Health have reached an agreement with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong to secure the continuation of labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital in Connecticut.
  4. McLaren back online after ransomware attack

    McLaren Health Care has restored its IT systems, bringing full functionality back to its clinical and administrative operations after a ransomware attack hit the organization Aug. 6. 
  5. Pennsylvania clears path for out-of-state physicians

    Out-of-state physicians could soon receive expedited licensure to practice in Pennsylvania through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
  6. Hawaii system names CEO

    Jason Chang was promoted to CEO of Honolulu-based The Queen's Health Systems.
  7. 774 nursing home closures in 4 years: Group warns of care disruptions

    Amid increased demands for geriatric hospital care and more patients being boarded while waiting for a post-acute bed comes a devastating statistic: 774 nursing homes have closed since 2020, and only seven new facilities were opened in 2024.
  8. Long COVID pushed 1 million out of workforce: What to know

    Long COVID has forced about 1 million U.S. workers out of the labor force, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 26.
  9. 'AI is exciting and terrifying all at once': The next watchouts for health systems

    Hospitals across the U.S. are incorporating artificial intelligence into administrative and clinical workflows, testing the waters with one of the most disruptive forces in any industry today. C-suite leaders are gathering information and beginning to forge a plan for safely leveraging AI to its full potential.

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