Despite concerns that safety-net hospitals may be unfairly penalized for not meeting emergency department quality measures, research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests otherwise.
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Lexington (Ky.) Clinic has notified over 1,000 patients of a data privacy breach, according to a Lexington Clinic news release.
The Cleveland Clinic has named Joanne Zeroske as president at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights, Ohio, effective Feb. 6, according to a Cleveland Clinic news release.
Tomball (Texas) Regional Medical Center has named Bud Wethington CEO, according to a Houston Chronicle report.
Skaggs Regional Medical Center in Branson, Mo., has announced plans to seek a strategic partner, according to a News-Leader report.
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, Ala., has named Keith Newton CEO, according to a South Baldwin news release.
Brandon (Fla.) Regional Medical Center has appointed Bland Eng CEO, according to a Tampa Bay Times report.
Poudre Valley Health System in Fort Collins, Colo., and University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, have completed a joint operating agreement creating University of Colorado Health, according to a University of Colorado news release.
Westerly (R. I.) Hospital has appointed James O'Keefe CFO and chief restructuring officer, according to a Westerly Sun report.
TeamHealth has announced that its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2011 results will be released after market close on Feb. 7, according to a company news release.