Columbus-based OhioHealth is piloting an AI-driven alert system to improve detection and treatment timelines for heart valve disease. The tool, evaluated in the ALERT trial, sends real-time notifications to physicians based on echocardiogram results, identifying patients who may need further…
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has published new staffing standards for pediatric critical care settings. The resource, “AACN Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Pediatric Critical Care,” outlines seven standards designed to guide nurse staffing practices based on patient age,…
Huntington, W.Va.-based Marshall Health Network has signed a five-year agreement to have all Marshall University athletes wear a patch with the health system’s logo on their jerseys. This will be the fourth all-sport jersey patch deal in the NCAA but…
In this episode, Michael Cureton, MHA, FACHE, CEO of Sutter Davis Hospital at Sutter Health, joins the podcast to discuss how foundation partnerships are supporting growth and expanding access to care. He shares insights on the expansion of the birthing…
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Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare’s credit rating was downgraded to “A+” from “AA-” by Fitch. The downgrade reflects MemorialCare’s weak operating performance over the past several years, Fitch said in its May 1 report. In fiscal 2025, which ended June 30,…
Craig Gronczewski, MD, was appointed CEO of Penn Medicine Doylestown Health, based in Doylestown, Pa., effective June 1. Dr. Gronczewski will assume the role after serving as chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Penn Medicine Princeton…
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