Adding a dedicated oncology nurse navigator to new patient triage processes improved scheduling accuracy and timeliness, and increased workplace satisfaction among new patient coordinators, according to research being presented by Dana-Farber nurses May 15 at the 2026 Oncology Nursing Society…
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A new program designed by a Decatur, Ill.-based university and a hospital’s charitable foundation will provide eligible nursing students up to $50,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance. On May 11, Decatur Memorial Foundation and Millikin University announced their partnership and…
Cleveland Clinic’s quantum computing program has moved from a pilot phase to a fully operational “innovation engine” integrated with AI, according to Lara Jehi, MD, chief research information officer at the health system. “It’s been a whirlwind, and we’ve made…
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has integrated Fullscript into its EHR, allowing physicians to recommend supplements and vitamins directly to patients through Epic. The integration gives providers greater visibility into patients’ supplement use and allows patients to access clinician-recommended products through the…
Health system CIOs predict the EHR interface of the future will be voice-activated, with exam rooms filled with listening devices, cameras and sensors. But what happens to patient privacy in that scenario? IT executives told Becker’s they’re working to assure…
Joseph Francis has been named CFO of Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County in Middleburg, Fla., according to a May 11 LinkedIn post. Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County is a 134-bed hospital that opened in 2013, according to its website. It…
While tech jobs remain a defining part of California’s economy, healthcare hiring is increasingly sustaining the state’s labor market, with much of the growth concentrated in lower-wage healthcare and social assistance roles, according to a May 11 Economic Innovation Group…
Patients today consult three or more online resources before scheduling an appointment, yet still find it difficult to get to the right provider. According to RevSpring, nearly 40% report frustration trying to understand what care will cost, and one in…
Overland Park (Kan.) Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health, recently named Joseph Reuben, MD, chief medical officer. He most recently served as CMO of Menorah Medical Center, another HCA Midwest Health hospital in Overland Park, Kan., according to…
Large nonprofit health systems are reshaping leadership structures in 2026 as they expand regional operating models, push further into outpatient care and position themselves for long-term growth. This year, several notable appointments and transitions have taken place across Chicago-based CommonSpirit…