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UK HealthCare plans to acquire Kentucky system
The University of Kentucky board of trustees has approved plans to proceed with the acquisition of St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Ky.
Ochsner, Xavier University joint medical school names dean, board
Leonardo Seoane, MD, Ochsner Health executive vice president and chief academic officer, will serve as the founding dean of New Orleans-based Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine.
Where patients go when primary care waits are too long
A growing number of Americans cannot access primary care when it is needed, so they turn to urgent care and telehealth to fill the gaps — but some experts worry they may stop seeking care entirely, Medscape reported April 29.
Penn State Health flagship hospital temporarily pauses liver transplants
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center has voluntarily paused its liver transplant program while it receives a performance review from the United Network for Organ Sharing representatives.
MultiPlan faces another price-fixing lawsuit
Data analytics firm MultiPlan is facing another lawsuit alleging that it conspired with major payers to underpay providers by tens of billions annually.
Tennessee solidifies hospital visitor rights
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that outlines visitation rights for hospital patients, ABC affiliate WKRN reported April 29.
Ascension names new CFO
St. Louis-based Ascension named Saurabh Tripathi executive vice president and CFO Aprl 29 to succeed Liz Foshage, who is retiring in September.
Why Ardent isn't focusing on 'technology just for technology's sake'
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services’ chief digital information officer is focusing on three key pillars in 2024: cybersecurity, enhancing consumer experience and fostering purpose-driven initiatives.
Vermont hospital taps CFO
Newport, Vt.-based North County Hospital has named Fred Schaffner CFO, according to an April 27 post on his LinkedIn page.
RWJBarnabas Health goes live with Epic Hyperdrive
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health went live on Epic Hyperdrive.
