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Atrium uses 30 virtual care programs
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health uses more than 30 virtual care programs to provide access to care to its patients regardless of location, according to a new whitepaper from the health system.
Philips halts sales of sleep apnea devices under FDA deal
Philips will stop selling sleep apnea devices in the U.S. under a consent decree agreement with the FDA.
Ballad Health names leader to hospital helm
Hunter Hamilton, BSN, RN, is the new administrator of Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville, Tenn., The Rogersville Review reported Jan. 29.
9 recent CEO exits
Two ousters, three retirements and a slew of C-suite switch-ups — Becker’s reported the following hospital and health system CEO departures in January.
OTC morning-after pill tied to 96% fewer related ED visits
After the FDA approved the first over-the-counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency department visits for the medication decreased by 96% over the next 14 years, according to a new study.
Weight loss drugs show strides in reducing inflammation
A new class of weight loss and diabetes drugs could reduce inflammation in the liver, kidneys, heart and even the brain, Nature reported Jan. 26.
Best healthcare jobs without a college degree: US News
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the best healthcare jobs without a college degree, including careers for those with a high school diploma or associate degree.
4 more Arkansas hospitals awarded federal funds
Nearly all of the $60 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds Arkansas earmarked has been committed after four more hospitals were approved for funding, the Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported Jan. 26.
Advocate appoints chief people and culture officer
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has tapped Nakesha Lopez to become the system’s chief people and culture officer.
17 CFO moves in 2024
The following hospital and health system CFO moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s this year:
