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Hospitals make incremental progress on leadership diversity

Hospitals are making progress to diversify their C-suites, management and boards, though there is still significant room for improvement, according to a Feb. 28 report from the American Hospital Association. 

Hospital expenses per inpatient day across 50 states

Below are the adjusted expenses for nonprofit, for-profit and government hospitals per inpatient day in 2022 in every U.S. state, according to the latest estimates provided by Kaiser State Health Facts. 

Biden issues order to protect Americans' personal data

President Joe Biden issued an executive order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data — including health data — from countries of concern. 

Epic install affects NCH Healthcare's operating performance

Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System’s operating performance weakened mainly because of challenges with labor, rising prices, longer hospital stays and the introduction of a new EHR system, according to a Feb. 28 Fitch report. 

Mitch McConnell to exit Senate leadership post: 5 things to know

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from his leadership post in November, multiple news outlets reported Feb. 28. 

Where some COOs, CFOs are passing the baton

Nearly a quarter of health systems are appointing new executives to lead provider compensation — a function previously headed by COOs and CFOs, according to a recent report shared with Becker’s. 

35% of 3rd-party breaches affect healthcare

Healthcare organizations experienced 35% of third-party breaches, according to a Feb. 28 report from Security Scorecard. 

Weight loss drugs wrinkle economies worldwide

GLP-1s, such as Type 2 diabetes therapies Ozempic and Mounjaro and weight loss drug Wegovy, are expected to bulk up the U.S. economy as more Americans shed pounds. 

Maryland hospital CEO agrees to restraining order after threat allegations

Scott Moran, MD, CEO of Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, a maximum-security forensic psychiatric hospital in Jessup, Md., agreed in court Feb. 28 to a restraining order prohibiting him from coming to Clifton as well as the state administrative offic…

'Be skeptical … but don't be cynical': How 4 hospitals use AI

Many hospital CEOs are finding new ways to use AI and encouraging colleagues to embrace positive changes.