Cheryl Chisholm has been appointed chief people officer of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Ardent Health. Ms. Chisholm brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience to the role, according to a May 4 health system news release. She joined Ardent…
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Amsurg’s history is unlike the other major ASC chains, shaped by a series of massive ownership transformations reshaping its identity and risk profile. Starting as the pioneer of the physician-partnership ASC model, it stretched into physician services via Sheridan, merged…
Heather Cianfrocco has been named COO of Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health, effective immediately, according to a May 5 news release. Prior to her new role, Ms. Cianfrocco served as executive vice president of governance, compliance and information security for UnitedHealth Group,…
A Wisconsin judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Epic that challenged the EHR vendor’s noncompete agreements. Life sciences tech firm Veeva Systems sued Epic in January, claiming the EHR company’s employment clauses — such as not working for competitors for…
Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has agreed to pay $1,563,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the system shortchanged hourly workers through time-rounding and automatic meal-break deductions, according to court filings accessed by Becker’s.…
The American Hospital Association recommended five strategies to minimize noise in hospitals. Quiet environments are beneficial to patient healing and recovery, and can help staff by reducing distractions, interference with communication and alarm fatigue, the organization said in a May…
Valencia, Calif.-based Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital named Kelly Galbo, DNP, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer. “With her deep commitment to clinical quality and patient care, Kelly will help us deliver on our vision — to be the most…
The FDA has updated guidance outlining safety tips for charging medical devices to reduce risks of overheating, injury and fire. The agency advised patients to use only manufacturer-provided charging accessories, warning that third-party cables and adapters may increase the risk…
Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System has incorporated AI to boost medication safety and delivery across its hospitals and facilities. The hospital has integrated dispensing technology with infusion systems to create a connected medication management approach from the pharmacy to the…
Telehealth assessments can accurately diagnose autism in children, particularly those with limited speech, according to new research. In a study of 39 children, researchers compared virtual assessments with in-person evaluations using separate clinical teams for each method, according to a…