Monument Health uses more than a dozen generative artificial intelligence applications within its Epic EHR system. The Rapid City, S.D.-based health system said clinicians are already using these tools, with adoption rates exceeding the national average among health systems using…
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Lawrence, Mass.-based Merrimack Health has named Visael “Bobby” Rodriguez as CHRO and Maria Gudinas as chief development officer. Mr. Rodriguez brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, culture and workforce strategy in large-scale healthcare organizations, according to…
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring, Fla., has named Henry Capote as CEO, effective April 13. Mr. Capote most recently served as CFO of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, according to an April 13 hospital news release shared with Becker’s. He…
Sutter Health is expanding the use of a wearable ultrasound device designed to guide fluid treatment in patients with sepsis to three additional Northern California hospitals. The Sacramento, Calif.-based health system said the technology, known as FloPatch, will be introduced…
Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation are investing $10 million in a new initiative aimed at expanding AI training for healthcare workers in rural communities. The collaboration, announced in an April 14 news release, seeks to address gaps in…
In the early days of the AI boom, health systems often jumped at the chance to try out the latest tool. Many organizations ended up with a surplus of redundant — or ineffective — solutions. But they discovered key insights…
Adrienne Adams has been named strategic growth and network development leader at Amazon Health. Ms. Adams announced the move via LinkedIn April 13. In this role, she will oversee partnership development with digital health service providers across multiple conditions as…
Marysville, Ohio-based Memorial Health on April 15 will open Jerome Medical Center, a $27.5 million 40,000-square-foot outpatient medical center in Plain City, Ohio. The facility will feature a full-family urgent care, imaging services, a centralized laboratory, therapy and rehabilitation, and…
Hospital supply chains have long been viewed as cost centers — responsible for controlling spend, managing contracts and keeping shelves stocked. But as financial pressures mount and margins tighten, leaders are increasingly pushing for a broader role — one that…
Janice Nevin, MD, president and CEO of Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare, plans to retire Sept. 1 after more than 23 years with the system and 12 years in the role. Jenn Schwartz, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, was named…