In this episode, Timothy L. Switaj, Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer and Associate Chief Medical Officer at WellSpan Health, discusses building a systemwide population health strategy, integrating data driven insights into primary care and service lines, and addressing demographic…
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Members of Teamsters Local 760 began a strike Jan. 17 at MultiCare Yakima (Wash.) Memorial Hospital. Five things to know: 1. The union represents 168 technical employees at the hospital, including workers in surgery, radiology, MRI, pharmacy and lab departments,…
Warren Moore was appointed president and COO of Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health. Mr. Moore is expanding his role after serving as executive vice president and COO since 2021. In his new position, he will oversee operations across Inspira’s hospitals,…
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has surpassed 1 million registered users on its MyWellSpan patient portal. The online platform allows patients to schedule appointments — including virtual urgent care visits — complete electronic check-ins, manage billing, communicate with providers and receive…
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Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings said it plans to move forward with a $1 million sale of its shuttered Springfield (Pa.) Hospital to KQT Aikens Partners 2 after the original bidder failed to close the transaction. Prospect, which sought Chapter…
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