Have you been part of the shift? Many IT teams are now more influential—and necessary—in the assessment, purchase decision and implementation of healthcare software. From technological advancements that require interconnectivity to AI, cybersecurity and more, your IT team is a…
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In this episode, Diane L. Martin, MBA, CSSGB, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Managing Partner at Macan & Company and author of Women in Health, discusses the launch of her new platform and book highlighting 22 women leaders shaping…
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Plano, Texas-based Community Hospital Corp. has promoted Aubrey Harry, MSN, RN, to CEO and chief nursing officer at Longview (Texas) ContinueCARE Hospital. The 32-bed long-term acute care hospital is part of Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, according to a March…
Sutter Health, a 27-hospital system headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., is accelerating efforts to expand beyond its home state, pursuing acquisitions, partnerships and investments aimed at building a broader national footprint. The strategy comes into focus with Sutter’s proposed acquisition of…
The Federal Trade Commission is forming a healthcare task force aimed at strengthening enforcement and oversight across the industry. The task force will take a more unified approach to investigating anticompetitive behavior, protecting consumers and identifying emerging risks in healthcare…
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare has promoted Matthew Hanley to senior vice president of strategic reimbursement and managed care, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. Mr. Hanley has been with the health system for more than 15 years. He…