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Pennsylvania system makes 4 leadership changes amid 'resurgence of optimism'

West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has promoted various executives to strengthen its leadership team and operations as it continues to improve the system’s financial performance. 

Hospitals grapple with radiologist shortage

Increased reliance on imaging for diagnosis and efficient patient care mixed with higher volumes of patients has left hospitals scrambling to meet demand with the few radiologists they have.

Patient inquiries at forefront of healthcare AI adoption

Answering patient inquiries is the predominant application of large language model technology within the healthcare industry, a April 23 survey from AI healthcare company John Snow Labs found. 

CEO, CFO of Missouri hospital to resign

Salem (Mo.) Memorial Hospital District has announced that Interim CEO Jason Edwards and CFO Doug Hoban have submitted their resignations.

10 states where income is rising for the top 5%

The rich are getting richer in a number of Western states, according to an April 25 analysis from GoBankingRates. 

Rare symptoms popping up among syphilis patients, physicians say

Strange symptoms in syphilis cases are appearing sooner and in higher incidence rates than normal, CNN reported April 26. 

States ranked by Ozempic demand

Demand for Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic is high across the U.S., but interest varies by state, according to research conducted by Bison Pharmacy. 

Support builds for Michigan's 1st pediatric rehab hospital

Midwest grocery chain Meijer has donated $3 million to support the construction of the Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, which is slated to open in 2026 and will be Michigan’s first freestanding rehab hospital for children. 

Louisiana hospital closes after licenses revoked

Prairieville (La.) Family Hospital closed April 29 after the Louisiana Department of Health determined that the hospital violated state hospital laws and regulations and revoked its license.

How the FTC's noncompete ban could affect Epic

 The Federal Trade Commission’s recent noncompete ban could affect the nation’s largest EHR vendor, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.