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Impact Advisors taps for R1 exec to spearhead revenue cycle expansion
Healthcare management consulting firm Impact Advisors has hired Wes Arnett to lead efforts to expand its Revenue Cycle Managed Services practice.
Google's ALS drug fails phase 3 trial
Fosigotifator, an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug developed by Calico Life Sciences, a biotech company backed by Google’s parent company Alphabet, failed to meet its primary endpoint, according to topline results from the Healey ALS platform trial.&…
Pharmaceuticals adding 'forever chemicals' to water supply: Study
A new study found that the widespread use of pharmaceuticals is introducing toxic “forever chemicals” into U.S. waterways, with large municipal wastewater treatment plants unable to effectively filter them out, The Washington Post reported Jan. 7.
Providence caps patient capacity at St. Vincent ahead of strike
Ahead of a planned strike by the Oregon Nurses Association, Providence said it has warned state officials that the work stoppage will put healthcare access at “significant risk.” Beginning Jan. 6, the health system is capping the number of patients at …
Pennsylvania hospital faces $1.8M settlement over tracking software use
Centre County Judge Brian Marshall has granted preliminary approval to a $1.8 million settlement in a lawsuit against Mount Nittany Health, potentially providing payments to about 74,000 patients, Centre Daily Times reported Jan. 6.
Fred Hutch spearheads patient confidentiality-focused AI project: What to know
Fred Hutchinson and three other cancer centers are creating a comprehensive AI model without compromising patient confidentiality.
3 CFO moves in 2025
Here are hospital and health system CFO moves that have been shared with or reported by Becker’s in 2025:
UCSD explores AI cameras for hospital rooms
UC San Diego Health is exploring the possibility of using artificial intelligence-supported cameras to detect potential patient issues — such as patient falls and bed sores — before they occur, the health system confirmed in a statement shared with Bec…
Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic merger boosts virtual care
The merger of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, finalized Jan. 1, will boost virtual care offerings for patients, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wis., reported.
Top EHRs for 14 regions
While companies such as Epic and Oracle Health dominate the North American EHR market, that isn’t the case everywhere.
