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Why hospitals should look out for 'vishing'

Hospitals should be on the lookout for “vishing,” a new form of cybercrime that uses artificial intelligence, a health system CIO said.

Medical Properties Trust commits $75M to bankrupt Steward

Medical Properties Trust, one of the world’s largest hospital real estate owners and landlord to Dallas-based Steward Health Care, approved $75 million in debtor-in-possession financing for the health system after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Kaiser laying off 76 in California 

Oakland-based Kaiser Foundation Hospitals is laying off 76 employees in California, primarily in IT and marketing, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 1. 

Cleveland Clinic names 3 new leaders

Cleveland Clinic has appointed new leaders for its Northeast Ohio Market and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Texas hospital taps new CEO

Jerrica George has been named CEO of Live Oak, Texas-based Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare, effective May 15.

Amazon Clinic general manager departs

Amazon Clinic General Manager Nworah Ayogu, MD, is leaving the company to join Thrive Capital, a firm that builds and invests in internet, software and technology companies.

The oral cancer drug that could treat diabetes: Study

University of Pittsburgh researchers may have found a way to repurpose a cancer drug to treat diabetes.

10 best states for healthcare: US News

Among states, Hawaii ranks No. 1 overall for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual best states rankings published May 7. 

CMS gives California hospital chance to keep Medicare contract

CMS has rescinded its April 11 determination to terminate Modesto, Calif.-based Stanislaus Surgical Hospital’s Medicare contract.

CommonSpirit's most recent executive appointments

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system of more than 2,200 care sites in 24 states.