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St. Charles Health sees operating performance turnaround
Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System’s bond outlook has been revised from negative to stable by S&P Global ratings following years of challenge brought on by the pandemic, staffing shortages and financial woes.
4 hospitals, health systems raising workers' pay
The following hospitals and health systems have announced or shared plans for raising workers’ pay this year.
Nurses at 2 Northwell hospitals deliver strike notices
Members of the New York State Nurses Association at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (N.Y.) and Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, N.Y., plan to strike beginning Feb. 21.
How long can hospitals survive a tech blackout?
Hospitals are facing a concerning surge in hacking incidents, as 6 out of every 10 healthcare organizations experienced a ransomware attack in the last year, according to NBC Washington. This is raising the question: How long can organizations take car…
36 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs | 2023
Becker’s is thrilled to name 36 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs.
Long nails can contribute to infection outbreaks
Artificial or natural nails that extend more than one-fourth of an inch beyond the fingertip can harbor more pathogens than short nails, leading to more outbreaks, according to a Feb. 8 article published on Nurse.org.
Norton taps leaders for 9th hospital opening in November
Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare has appointed seven leaders for Norton West Louisville Hospital, which is expected to open in November.
Montana critical access hospital taps CFO
Libby, Mont.-based Cabinet Peaks Medical Center has named Julie Leonard CFO.
Feds warn of new ransomware gang targeting healthcare
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center is warning about a ransomware gang, Akira, that is posing a new threat to the healthcare industry.
'Best in KLAS' software and services vendors for healthcare
On Feb. 7, KLAS Research named the top companies for their software and services designed for healthcare.
