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Georgia hospital names COO
Reyne’ Gallup, BSN, RN, was appointed vice president and COO for Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Ga., according to a Jan. 2 news release shared with Becker’s.
The CMS citations becoming more, less common
For decades, CMS-approved accrediting organizations have surveyed and cited hospitals for deficiencies in care and operations. In the last eight years, 13 citations decreased in frequency while one saw a consistent increase in prevalence.
States will play 'important role' in Medicaid funding battles: Tenet CEO
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare leaders have stressed that the system is disciplined and adaptable amid potential regulatory changes in healthcare policy under the new Trump administration.
Mass General consolidates chief medical officer roles amid layoffs
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is consolidating chief medical officer leadership across its academic medical centers as it plans to conduct mass layoffs across the organization.
$1.6B Pennsylvania hospital pavilion renamed after 'transformative' $100M+ gift
The Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania will be renamed The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs in recognition of a “transformative gift” from Catherine and Anthony Clifton, Penn Medicine said in a Feb. 12 news release share…
MaineHealth hospital names president
Tricia Costigan has been named president of MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H.
Cedars-Sinai pilots 'virtual assistant' for nurses
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is piloting the use of an artificial intelligence-powered mobile app designed to reduce nurses’ documentation burdens.
The 6 roles University Hospitals leans on to improve care
In its effort to enhance patient care and experience, Cleveland-based University Hospitals has engaged its front-line staff to inspire changes.
Cities tackle ED overcrowding with a 911 solution
There are about 20 nurse navigation programs across the county that coordinate with 911 emergency dispatch centers to free up ambulances and reduce emergency department visits.
Percussionaire and Sentec breathing kits recalled due to potential failure
Sentec and Percussionaire have recalled their VDR4 Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits due to a venturi component malfunction that may reduce pressure and airflow, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
