On March 18, Arkansas became the 14th state to join the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. With the passing of SB 101, licensed physician assistants in Arkansas will soon be allowed to practice in some other states. The 13 other states…
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King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services has increased its CEO compensation after the company reported an operating income of $1.7 billion (10.6% margin) in 2024, up from $1.2 billion (8.2% margin) in 2023, according to a March 20 Form…
The former chief scientific officer and executive director of Children’s Mercy Research Institute is suing Kansas City, Mo.-based Children’s Mercy Hospital, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit, filed March 18, claims Tom Curran, PhD, was fired in November 2023 shortly after…
Stamford (Conn.) Health has launched a maternal health partnership with midwife-led maternity care provider Oula. The partnership marks a first for both organizations, with Stamford offering midwifery services and Oula entering the Connecticut market, according to a March 13 news…
The University of Florida College of Nursing in Gainesville, part of UF Health, also of Gainesville, has secured $3 million to help address the state’s nursing shortage. Florida’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education Program contributed $1.5 million while the other…
Like any other healthcare institution in the U.S., Albany, Ga.-based Phoebe Putney Health System has been challenged with the physician shortage, President and CEO Scott Steiner told Becker’s. It is why the four-hospital system is partnering with Morehouse School of…
Health systems need smarter ways to improve efficiency as rising patient volumes, workforce shortages and financial pressures create new operational challenges. Enter agentic AI, a new frontier in automation that enables AI to act, rather than just analyze. Ochsner Health’s…
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Raleigh Murch
Managing Director, Data & AI, NTT DATA
Kenny Cole, MD
System Vice President, Clinical Improvement, Ochsner Health System
Heather Haugen, Ph.D.
Vice President and Head, Healthcare and Life Sciences Consulting Practice, NTT DATA
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board on March 19 moved to block Endeavor Health’s plan to eliminate inpatient psychiatric services at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, The Daily Herald reported. In January, the Evanston, Ill.-based health system…
The American Hospital Association and Health-ISAC are alerting hospitals to a social media post alleging plans for a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks. In their joint bulletin, the organizations cited an X post made by…
Today’s consumers have access to more information than ever before—and the power to make their own healthcare decisions. As a result, consumer insights have become a necessity. From marketing strategies that hinge on a deep understanding of the consumer perception…