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Across healthcare, physician shortages are straining even the most well-prepared systems. On average, it now takes 224 days to fill a physician role and nearly 170 days for surgical and specialty positions. These extended vacancies impact not only patient access…
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, the nation’s largest health system with 190 hospitals, improved stroke cause identification by 33% through a pilot program at 10 of its stroke centers. HCA launched the Getting to the Heart of Stroke initiative in collaboration…
Port Townsend, Wash.-based Jefferson Healthcare is facing a lawsuit alleging the hospital and its leadership violated the state’s open public meetings law, The Leader reported Oct. 29. Arthur West, who The Leader reported is an “open government advocate,” filed the…
In this episode, Dr. Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation at Vituity, discusses how agentic AI can move beyond automation to strengthen trust between patients and clinicians. He explores how technology can reduce administrative burdens, restore focus on patient connection,…
A new federal policy requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee to sponsor highly skilled workers from other countries could disproportionately affect the nation’s poorest areas when it comes to healthcare access, according to an analysis published Oct. 29 in…
Becker’s has reported on nine hospital and health system CEO exits, from retirements to resignations, since Oct. 23. Three leaders announced retirement plans, while three others are moving organizations. These include cross-regional transitions, including Mark Rosenblatt, MD, PhD, who will…
Texas Medical Center Innovation has selected 11 startups for its 2025 HealthTech Accelerator, a six-month program designed to help early-stage medtech companies advance clinical and commercial development. The new cohort, announced Oct. 28, includes startups applying AI, biomedical engineering and…
Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health plans to eliminate a “limited number” of non-patient-facing roles as part of a broader effort to cut costs and build a more sustainable operational model, rochesterfirst.com reported Oct. 29. The health system announced the layoffs Oct.…
Fruita, Colo.-based Family Health West said it “swiftly detected and contained” an attempted cyberattack, with no evidence of data loss or encryption. After discovering suspicious activity, the 25-bed critical access hospital initiated cybersecurity protocols, including forensic review, engagement with experts,…