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Nurse staffing in 2025: 4 systems' top areas of focus
The COVID-19 pandemic years were marked by significant staffing shortages, but more recently, many major health systems have seen nurse staffing levels stabilize. While a welcome trend, recruitment and retention remain core priorities for healthcare C-…
AdventHealth Colorado hospital's $300M expansion: 5 things to know
AdventHealth Parker in Colorado plans to add a patient tower as part of a $300 million expansion.
Cincinnati Children's $365M hospital expansion: 7 things to know
Cincinnati Children’s will more than double its inpatient capacity at its Liberty campus as part of a $365 million expansion project.
North Carolina system opens $260M hospital: 5 things to know
CaroMont Regional Medical Center—Belmont, a $260 million hospital in North Carolina, has opened.
Hospitals fall short evaluating AI biases, study suggests
Hospitals are more likely to assess artificial intelligence and predictive models for accuracy than for potential biases, according to a study published Jan. 6 in Health Affairs.
Mercy COO transitions role to focus on joint ventures
Shannon Sock, chief strategist and operating officer at St. Louis-based Mercy, is transitioning his role to focus on the system’s joint ventures and collaborations.
In first, Rhode Island physicians form union
Resident physicians and fellows at Providence-based Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health, formerly Lifespan, have voted to unionize.
GLP-1s cut surgery complication risk in some patients: Study
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs may reduce the risk of surgical complications in diabetic patients, according to a large new study.
Sutter Health taps new CHRO
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has named Deborah Yount chief human resources officer, effective March 3.
Oregon hospital refreshes brand
Astoria, Ore.-based Columbia Memorial Hospital has rebranded to CMH.
