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How Epic, 2 health systems are expanding care for veterans
Two health systems have partnered with Epic to expand access to healthcare for veterans — and are encouraging their peers in the industry to do the same.
8 notes on CIO pay and employment
While health system CIO pay continues to rise, turnover for IT chiefs has also been accelerating.
Top-ranked hospitals for heart valve replacement, by state
Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas have the most top-ranked hospitals for heart valve replacement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards.
Bomb cyclone disrupts care on West Coast
Several hospitals, care clinics and pharmacies faced power issues and curtailed services after a bomb cyclone swept through the Pacific Northwest.
Avera Health names CMO of medical group
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has named Mara Groom, DO, as chief medical officer of its physician and advanced practice provider group.
Fairview promotes revenue cycle leader
Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services has named Angela Talton, RN, vice president of system mid-cycle services and solutions, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
Broward Health hires 1st systemwide cardiology chief
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has named Jose Baez-Escudero, MD, as the system’s first chief of cardiology.
Baystate CEO's plan to 'march forward' after financial losses
Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health has been through a lot over the last few years. The system experienced steep financial losses, a CEO change and layoffs. But new President and CEO Peter Banko has a plan.
CDC warns about trench fever in homeless population, organ transplants
The CDC released three papers warning about a rare bacterial disease that primarily poses a danger to people experiencing homelessness and organ transplant recipients who have received infected organs, The Washington Post reported Nov. 20.
Healthcare stocks react to Dr. Oz's CMS nomination
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mehmet Oz, MD, as the next CMS administrator, drawing mixed reactions from healthcare investors, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 20.
