Eighteen healthcare organizations using Epic’s software are now connected to a federally backed health information network. The organizations began participating in the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement in September, an Epic spokesperson told Becker’s. TEFCA is a government-led initiative…
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A federal bankruptcy judge granted Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings’ motion to abandon two shuttered Pennsylvania properties should efforts to sell the properties fall through, NPR affiliate WHYY reported Oct. 10. Five things to know: 1. On Oct. 3, Prospect…
In our over five decades combined of pediatric nursing care and nursing leadership, we believe one fact to remain true: pediatric nurses are not only a vital role in healthcare, they are irreplaceable. In recognition of Pediatric Nurses Week 2025, we…
AI is no longer a distant promise in healthcare. It’s here, reshaping how care is delivered, decisions are made and data is used. Yet as innovation accelerates, so do the questions: How can health systems safeguard privacy, uphold clinical judgment…
Hospitals are in a bind. As workforce shortages deepen and pay pressures mount, health systems are increasingly turning to technology to help retain their nurses. Many are piloting virtual nursing initiatives, ambient documentation and other AI-enabled tools designed to ease…
Hospitals across the country are investing heavily in artificial intelligence tools, lured by vendor promises of rapid financial returns, streamlined workflows and newfound clinical capacity. But according to several chief medical information officers, the reality on the ground is far…
“No margin, no mission” is a familiar refrain in healthcare — and for good reason. Leaders devoted to serving their communities know that strong finances are essential to realizing their mission. Yet today, many health systems are grappling with steep…
Nancy Blake, PhD, MSN, RN, is retiring from her role as chief nursing officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Blake shared news of her retirement plan in an Oct. 9 post on LinkedIn. Her nursing career spans 45…
Two New Jersey health systems scrapped merger plans, and UW Health is eyeing a possible hospital acquisition. Here are two hospital M&A moves that Becker’s reported during the week of Oct. 6: 1. Madison, Wis.-based UW Health and Marshfield (Wis.)…
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has spent the last few years implementing low-cost programs that have reduced length of stay, cut costs by millions of dollars per year and improved system operations. These initiatives all share the same traits: they are low…