Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Roper St. Francis names new president, CEO
Charleston, S.C.-based Roper St. Francis Healthcare System has named Joseph DeLeon president and CEO, effective Aug. 5. -
Lee Health taps Advocate Health VP as innovation chief
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Reema Narang as its new chief strategy and innovation officer. -
Massachusetts hospital names dual chief nursing, administrative officer
Jodi Stack, RN, MSN, has been named chief nursing officer and chief administrative officer of Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Mass., where she began her nursing career in 2000.
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How Froedtert ThedaCare Health laid 'the groundwork' to grow post-merger
Milwaukee-based Froedtert ThedaCare Health launched Jan. 1 as a newly combined, 18-hospital system and has big plans to continue to grow and improve care access and quality across Wisconsin. -
Cost-adjusted surgical tech pay in the best, worst states for healthcare
Multiple states deemed best for healthcare by U.S. News & World Report do not rank in the top half in terms of hourly mean wage for surgical techs, adjusted for cost of living, according to Becker's analysis. -
Cancer drug shortages 'a moving target,' cancer centers say
A year after multiple popular oncology treatments were in short supply, U.S. cancer centers are still struggling to stock enough cancer therapies. -
Hackers targeting healthcare in order to divert payments
The FBI and HHS have issued a joint alert to healthcare leaders about a social engineering campaign targeting healthcare organizations.
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The role of nurses in UW Health's AI messaging pilot
Nurses play a crucial role in shaping the use of AI-powered patient communications at UW Health, Chero Goswami, chief information and digital officer at UW Health, told Becker's. -
Publix Pharmacy launches $25 virtual care visits
Publix Pharmacy, which has over 1,300 locations across eight states, has launched a virtual care service for patients. -
New Jersey health system to implement Epic following merger
New Brunswick, N.J.-based Saint Peter's Healthcare System plans to move to an Epic EHR following its merger with Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System. -
10 most exciting digital health startups
Abridge, a company founded in 2018 that uses AI to automate medical records based on conversations between clinicians and patients, was named the No.1 most exciting digital health startup in a June 25 report by TechCrunch.
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Why the AHA, MGMA oppose information-blocking penalties
The largest trade groups for U.S. hospitals and physician practices both expressed disappointment in HHS' final rule on information-blocking penalties, saying they could harm both healthcare providers and patients. -
A flexibility trend gaining steam in nursing
A growing number of health systems are embracing four-day workweeks for nurse leaders — a strategy that has helped some boost recruitment, retention and staff engagement. -
A crucial stakeholder on antimicrobial stewardship teams
Among the busy halls of emergency departments nationwide, a silent battle against antimicrobial resistance is unfolding. -
Los Angeles County launching $500M medical debt relief program
Los Angeles County is launching a pilot program that aims to eliminate up to $500 million in medical debt for 150,000 lower-income residents. -
These CEOs are leading by listening
While the commotion of a hospital and health system CEO role can make it difficult to keep one's finger on the pulse of an organization, many leaders are taking a step back to authentically connect with their employees, so they feel not only seen, but heard. -
GLP-1s are reshaping plastic surgery patient demands
GLP-1s, the new blockbuster drug class, has taken off in popularity as a powerful treatment for patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, but they've driven a drastic increase in plastic surgery procedures, too, Bloomberg reported June 25. -
WellSpan's virtual nursing wins, 1 year in
Not even a year into its virtual nursing and telesitting journey, WellSpan Health has already achieved significant improvements. -
CEOs' struggle with impostor syndrome
Many people are familiar with impostor syndrome, particularly in psychological and social contexts. However, a new report released June 6 from organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry highlights the concept's prevalence among CEOs in the U.S. -
Firm acquires 5 RCM companies
Process management company Provana has expanded its revenue cycle management footprint with the recent acquisition of five RCM companies.
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