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California system defends CEO pay amid criticism
Madera, Calif.-based Valley Children’s Healthcare is pushing back against criticism of its compensation for top hospital executives.
Illinois system names CFO
Mattoon, Ill.-based Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System named Sean Fischer vice president of finance and CFO, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.
FDA hands warning to New York hospital's drug researcher
FDA investigators said they found “objectionable conditions” during medication research at Columbia University Medical Center Kreitchman PET Center, according to a warning letter published March 26.
Mayo embraces 'citizen development' for AI
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is taking a different approach with AI and is leaning into its clinicians so that they can develop their own AI capabilities, MITSloan reported March 27.
'Wake-up call': HSHS CEO speaks out on hospital closures
The chief of Hospital Sisters Health System, which shuttered two Wisconsin hospitals on March 22, has opened up about the “difficult and heartbreaking” decision.
Kaiser Permanente launching PACE venture
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is partnering with healthcare investment firm Town Hall Ventures to launch Habitat Health, which is designed to allow older adults with low incomes to remain in their homes and receive personalized support. …
US offers $10M reward for information on ransomware gang behind Change hack
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program has offered up to $10 million for tips, like identification or location, on the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang responsible for the Change Healthcare attacks.
UNC Health Caldwell names chief medical officer
UNC Health Caldwell has named Sarah Young, MD, chief medical officer, according to a press release shared with local news outlets.
Cedars-Sinai confirms surgery risks for patients taking weight loss drugs
Among nearly 1 million patients who underwent upper or lower endoscopy procedures, those prescribed GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, were 33% more likely to experience aspiration pneumonia than other patients.
UCI Health completes acquisition of 4 Tenet hospitals
Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health has completed its acquisition of Tenet Healthcare’s Pacific Coast Network, which includes four hospitals in Southern California and their associated outpatient locations.
