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Senate probes private-equity's role in ED staffing
A Senate committee has sent letters to Apollo Global Management, the Blackstone Group and KKR — three of the nation’s largest private-equity firms — and four emergency medicine staffing companies owned by the firms, requesting they provide information …
Former UI hospital administrator pleads guilty in 3-decade identity fraud scheme
A former systems architect with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has pled guilty in a three-decade identity fraud scheme — which began at a hot dog cart and cost the victim 575 days of freedom.
3,750 California nurses begin 3-day strike
The Registered Nurses Professional Association, which represents more than 3,750 nurses in Santa Clara County’s health system in California, began a three-day strike April 2, citing concerns over working conditions and safety issues.
Health system leaders split on this new C-suite role
As hospitals and health systems look to harness the power of artificial intelligence, many are looking to add chief AI officer to their executive teams. But is this position necessary?
Costco to offer weight loss program
Six months after Costco announced its entrance into the healthcare industry with $29 virtual primary care visits, the big box retailer is launching a specialized weight loss program exclusively for its members.
Colorado health system taps CFO
Cortez, Colo.-based Southwest Health System has named Adam Conley CFO.
7 things to know about Risant Health
Washington, D.C.-based Risant Health, a nonprofit organization that is part of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, completed the acquisition of its first health system, Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger, on March 31.
Quorum Health names RCM VP
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health has named Richard Flores vice president of revenue cycle management.
Travel nurse pay by state
From February to March, Montana saw the sharpest decrease to average weekly travel nurse pay, and Idaho saw the sharpest increase, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
Penn Medicine's IT road map
In 2024, Penn Medicine is focusing on prioritizing data security, EHR optimization and strategic partnerships.
