Rapid City (S.D.) Medical Center joined Monument Health, a Rapid City-based community health system, on May 1. The two parties signed a letter of intent for RCMC to join the five-hospital system in late January. RCMC patients will continue to…
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Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health broke ground in mid-April on a multispecialty care facility in Melbourne, Fla. Nemours Children’s Health, Viera, will offer approximately two dozen pediatric services. Construction will begin this summer, with the facility expected to open in…
A publicly accessible database powering CMS’ Medicare Advantage provider directory exposed Social Security numbers of healthcare providers, The Washington Post reported April 30. The Post downloaded the database and found dozens of provider Social Security numbers. The database had been accessible for…
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living is praising a reintroduced bill that would address certified nursing assistant shortages. The Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, introduced by Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Tim Scott,…
Here are 32 department closures or services that are ending or have been announced, advanced or finalized that Becker’s reported since Jan. 1: 1. Bakersfield (Calif.) Memorial Hospital will close the Grossman Burn Center June 30 due to “evolving community…
A growing backlog of visa applications could force hundreds of internationally trained physicians to leave the U.S. this summer, KFF Health News reported May 1. Many of the delays are for H-1B and J-1 visas, which are tailored to individuals…
In a recent article for KFF Health News, “The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most,” Paula Span highlights an important shift in how care can be delivered in the United States: Community health workers. Community health workers demonstrate the value of…
Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston is launching new AI-enabled remote care services through a partnership with Cadence to support patients with chronic conditions. The health system plans to roll out remote patient monitoring and advanced primary care management programs…
Bakersfield (Calif.) Memorial Hospital will close the Grossman Burn Center June 30 due to “evolving community needs,” according to an April 1 public notice. The hospital is part of San Francisco-based Dignity Health, a member of Chicago-based CommonSpirit. The closure…
In this episode, Ketul J. Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wellstar Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the power of culture, authenticity, and continuous learning. He also highlights the importance of partnerships and digital innovation to expand…