Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

Author's posts

The workplace initiatives that reduced burnout, per physicians

Physicians said increasing compensation and adding support staff were the two workplace initiatives that would most effectively reduce burnout, according to a Jan. 24 Medscape report.

5 health systems outsourcing RCM functions

Becker’s has reported on five health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions since Oct. 4: 

HHS releases cybersecurity guidance

The HHS has released a set of voluntary cybersecurity performance goals tailored to the healthcare sector that aim to help protect the industry from cyberattacks and improve response when events occur. 

Fake Ozempic tied to 3 cases of hypoglycemia: Reuters

A regional poison control center suspects three cases of hypoglycemia in 2023 were linked to counterfeit versions of Ozempic, according to a Jan. 24 Reuters exclusive report.

Ochsner Health names new CIO

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has named Amy Trainor, BSN, RN, as its new CIO and senior vice president. 

Ballad Health names new northern region CFO

Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has named Sean Mills CFO of its Northern region. 

NYU Langone received $508M in settlement with contractor

New York City-based NYU Langone received $508 million in 2023 after settling a lawsuit against a construction contractor over losses suffered as a result of Superstorm Sandy. 

The top safety measure for hospitals this year: Poll

This year, healthcare professionals are focused on patient and staff safety, a recent Becker’s poll found.

UNC Health appoints 4 leaders

Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health has named several leaders to roles for the development of a new children’s hospital and external affairs. 

Teen murder suspect escapes in Pennsylvania hospital parking lot

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia temporarily suspended nonessential clinical operations in response to a teen murder suspect that escaped police custody in the parking lot.