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4 blinded from contaminated eye drops: 5 updates
On Feb. 5, the CDC, FDA and local health officials released their findings on a recent outbreak of bacteria and fungi stemming from contaminated eye drops.
7 hospitals, health systems seeking CNOs
Below are seven hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers:
Where the MGMA is focusing its advocacy in 2024
The Medical Group Management Association has released its federal advocacy agenda for 2024 to “ensure the sustainability of medical group practices and advance their ability to provide high-quality patient care.”
HCA taps chief medical officer for Texas hospital
Pasadena, Texas-based HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast has named Musaddiq Waheed, MD, as chief medical officer. His appointment became effective Jan. 15.
The health systems adding dual executive roles
Hospital and health system executives continue to take second, dual positions within enterprises. These roles vary based on the organization’s size and the individual’s skill set, and there were several announced in recent weeks.
Pennsylvania hospital closing maternity services
St. Marys, Pa.-based Penn Highlands Elk, part of DuBois, Pa.-based Penn Highlands Healthcare, is closing its labor and delivery services on May 1.
CVS Health posts $2B profit in Q4
CVS Health recorded $2 billion in profit in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 12% decline year over year driven by increased pressure in its Medicare Advantage business.
Best end-to-end revenue cycle outsourcing vendor, per KLAS
KLAS Research, a healthcare IT data and insights company, named Ensemble Health Partners the best company for end-to-end revenue cycle outsourcing in 2024.
Optum backs $70M funding round for AI company
Optum Ventures, the venture capital arm of Optum, backed a $70 million series B funding round for Ambience Healthcare, a company that creates AI operating systems for healthcare organizations.
6 health systems offering signing, retention bonuses
When it comes to bonuses, healthcare takes the cake.
