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The scope of the 'cancer' label debate
In the last year, several cancers have been the subject of debate regarding whether the label of “cancer” should be applied to them.
How this small rehab hospital earned Magnet designation
Wheaton, Ill.-based Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital became the 6th acute rehabilitation hospital to earn Magnet designation Oct. 21.
FDA warns GLP-1 compounder over safety rules
The FDA issued a warning letter to ProRx, a compounding facility in Exton, Penn., after an inspection raised serious concerns regarding the safety and compliance of its drug products. The facility, which registered as an outsourcing drug compounder in …
Hospital CEO exits fall 29% year over year
Hospitals reported 104 CEO exits in 2024, a 29% decline from 146 in 2023.
Virginia hospital pleads not guilty to fraud tied to unnecessary surgeries scheme
Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center on Jan. 28 pleaded not guilty to charges of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and interfering with government functions, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s.
McLaren taps AI as 'personal tutor' for medical knowledge
Medical knowledge doubles about every 73 days, according to research, but it can take an average of 17 years for new discoveries to become standard practice. This is part of the reason why Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care adopted a ChatGPT-…
Colorado hospital earmarks $15M-$30M for new EHR: The 'price of staying independent'
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colo., is planning an EHR upgrade over the next few years, according to a report in the Ark Valley Voice.
Cone Health invests in AI to combat radiologist burnout
Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health has backed Rad AI, a healthcare AI company, in a $60M Series C financing round.
Disparities rife in 40 common hospital procedures: Study
Using a new index, hospital leaders who decide which procedures are offered by their organization can track how their choices affect patient access, according to findings published in Health Affairs Scholar.
9 Oracle Health updates in 30 days
Oracle Health had a busy start to 2025, with new health system implementations and continued work on its next-generation EHR.
