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CVS Health 1st to earn new health equity accreditation
CVS Health has become the first organization to receive the Health Equity Accreditation from URAC, an independent accrediting body, for its efforts to address health disparities, according to a Nov. 19 news release from the company.
Why OhioHealth built 84 smart hospital rooms
Columbus-based OhioHealth has been experiencing promising early results from its 84 smart hospital rooms and plans to expand the technology to more facilities.
Take the PTO: How 3 female executives prioritize well-being
Hospital and health system leaders often face constant decision-making, and they must manage personal responsibilities. For women in C-suite roles, maintaining personal well-being amid these demands can be particularly challenging.
“I think there's been an over reaction”: UHS CEO on HHS appointment
Marc Miller, CEO of King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, shared during a Nov. 18 CNBC interview that he is not concerned about changes to HHS after President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secretary on Nov. 14.
Penn Medicine's climate, sustainability plan: 7 notes
Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System has shared a climate and sustainability action plan aimed at halving emissions by 2030 and eliminating them entirely by 2042.
Inside a Nevada system's new $387M hospital: 5 notes
West Henderson (Nev.) Hospital, a 150-bed acute care facility, is set to open Dec. 16.
Mayo Clinic CFO lauds 'financial resilience' as Q3 net income rises to $839M
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic reported $55 million in operating income (1.1% margin) in the third quarter, down from $90 million in the same quarter in 2023.
What Gen Z thinks about AI and work: LinkedIn
Generation Z is the age group most likely to doubt AI’s effect on their jobs, according to a Nov. 14 LinkedIn News post.
McLaren long-term acute hospital closure to cut 43 employees
The upcoming closure of Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Special Care, a long-term acute care hospital part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care, will result in 43 layoffs, according to a WARN notice filed Oct. 24.
Rising prescription costs, pharmacy closures shape consumer attitudes: Survey
A new survey from Wolters Kluwer Health reveals how changes in the pharmacy and retail healthcare environment are influencing consumer attitudes and behaviors toward medication access and care.
