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New Jersey system taps philanthropy chief

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, N.J., has named Lisa Morina senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer of the  Cooper Foundation, the system’s arm for philanthropy and community outreach and development. 

10 most, least innovative states

Not all states are investing equally in innovation opportunities, particularly when it comes to STEM and research development, according to a March 20 analysis from WalletHub.

Steward rehab hospital to close April 2

Stoughton, Mass.-based New England Sinai Hospital, a rehabilitation hospital owned by Steward Health Care, is slated to close April 2.

Judge dismisses charges against nurse accused of mishandling baby

The case involving a former nurse who was accused of mishandling an infant was dismissed by a judge, News 12 Long Island reported March 25.

Feds to probe UPMC heart implant practices

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is asking the FDA to investigate whether patients received experimental heart implants at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh without consent or proper information, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Marc…

Wegovy sidesteps the 'forever drug' problem

Nonadherance seems to be a nonissue for patients taking new weight loss drugs, The New York Times reported March 24. 

Kansas hospital CEO resigns, successor named

Frank Safrit, PhD, MSN, RN, is the new CEO of Grisell Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Ransom, Kan.

Colorado hospital names CFO

Paul Perrotti is the new CFO of Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health.  

MetroHealth taps UF Health leader as chair of surgery

Marie Crandall, MD, has been named chair of the surgery department at MetroHealth System in Cleveland. She stepped into the role March 25. 

Former VUMC chief revenue officer named SSI Group president

Revenue cycle management company SSI Group has named Heather Dunn president.