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Idaho hospital reports data breach
Kootenai Health is investigating a breach of its IT network, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported April 4.
Michigan nurses plan 5-day strike
Members of the Michigan Nurses Association are set to begin a five-day strike April 15 at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie.
Ozempic predecessor may slow Parkinson's progression, new study shows
A small study has found lixisenatide, a GLP-1 made by Sanofi, may slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to findings published April 3 in The New England Journal of Medicine.
'Publicly traded companies would die for this': What Phoenix Children's did to hit 14% EBITDA margins every year
Phoenix Children’s has enjoyed years of financial stability by staying disciplined about investments and delivering high quality care. Even through the pandemic, Phoenix Children’s remained focused on results and now are reaping the benefits.
NYU Langone Health leader fired over tweets speaks out
A former NYU Langone Health leader said he has become “radioactive” after the health system fired him for violating its social media policy.
AdventHealth, Texas Health tap senior ambulatory leader
Sean Lemon has been promoted to senior vice president of ambulatory services and network development for multiple hospitals in AdventHealth Texas’ Southwest region.
California bill takes aim at after-hours messages to employees
California lawmakers are mulling a bill that would make it illegal for employers to message their workers outside of normal work hours, which the bill’s sponsor is calling a “right to disconnect” law.
Alabama hospital to end IVF services
A south Alabama hospital that was at the center of a state Supreme Court ruling on the status of frozen embryos said it would no longer provide in vitro fertilization treatments after this year.
MLB gets 1st stadium named after health system
MLB’s Oakland Athletics will play their home games in a stadium named after a health system starting next year, the team said April 4.
$1B expansion project coming to Allegheny General in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health, the system’s parent company, are planning a $1 billion, 10-year transformation project for Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
