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Safety-net systems need internal reforms and outside lifelines, hospital leaders argue
Safety-net hospitals, or anchor institutions, must reform themselves in addition to any outside aid received from business leaders and government, the presidents and CEOs of Henry Ford Health and America’s Essential Hospitals argue in a piece published…
How does US health spending compare to other high-income countries?
The U.S. spends far more on healthcare than other high-income nations, relative to the size of its economy, according to a Jan. 23 analysis published by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Peterson Center on Healthcare.
UHS hospital to lay off less than 3% of staff
Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital, part of King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, is laying off “less than 3%” of its employees due to the restructuring in an effort to reduce cost and increase operational effi…
Bill would reauthorize law named after Dr. Lorna Breen
Several members of Congress have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a law that provides federal funding to prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health cond…
Iowa hospital taps VP of finance from MercyOne
Spencer (Iowa) Hospital has named Eva Lowry Yore vice president of finance, according to her LinkedIn page.
HCA targeting $5B+ in capital spending in 2024
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is expecting its capital spending will be between $5.1 billion and $5.3 billion in 2024, excluding acquisitions.
Hospitals see expense relief
Nonprofit hospital expenses dropped from November to December and had low single digit growth year over year, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” released Jan. 30.
Regional West settles with Oracle, moves to Epic
Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Regional West Health Services is planning to implement an Epic EHR system, the Star-Herald reported Jan. 30.
Marshall Health Network taps former Aetna leader as chief population health officer
Marshall Health Network has selected Chadwick Smith, MD, to serve as chief population health officer, the Huntington, W.Va.-based system said in a Jan. 30 news release sent to Becker’s.
Mayo Clinic to unload overseas hospital investment
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is entering into a $150 million buyout deal with Abu Dhabi Health Services Co., postbulletin.com reported Jan. 30.
