In the intersection of healthcare and politics, a complex and increasingly prevalent phenomenon is emerging — hospitals and health systems taking disciplinary actions, including terminations and reprimands, against employees due to their stances on political issues.
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Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine has placed a physician on leave for anti-Palestinian social media posts, WMAR reported.
Eugene Woods, CEO of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health, has authored a book detailing the behind-the-scenes workings of running one of America's largest health systems.
A New York health system held a press conference to address what it called "rumors, misinformation and lies" being spread on social media that is scaring away patients, the Utica (N.Y.) Observer-Dispatch reported.
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital received a $5 million donation from TGH board member Blake Casper.
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In the latter part of 2021, the financial challenges at VCU Health System were pronounced, causing the organization to eliminate unnecessary costs in order to reverse its financial situation, Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Nov. 13.
A jury awarded an additional $50 million to a family that sued a Johns Hopkins children's hospital in a case made famous by a Netflix documentary, bringing the total damages to $261 million, the Tampa Bay Times reported Nov. 10.
A jury ruled that St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital must pay a family $211 million in a case made famous by a Netflix documentary, the Tampa Bay Times reported Nov. 9.
Three health systems are searching for marketing talent that pays above $90,000 per year or more than $30 per hour.
A six-person jury went on a recess Nov. 9 without reaching a verdict in the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital $220 million lawsuit case that was made famous by a Netflix documentary, CBS affiliate WTSP reported.