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CHI St. Vincent names CMO
Little Rock, Ark.-based CHI St. Vincent has appointed Garrett Lewis, MD, as market chief medical officer, according to a news release sent to Becker’s Dec. 17.
Cone Health names VP of strategy after Risant acquisition
Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health, a five-hospital system, has promoted Melissa Shearer to the new role of vice president, strategy.
Sutter Health to invest $800M+ in 2 'flagship' campuses
Sutter Health is investing more than $800 million to develop approximately 1 million square feet across two new healthcare campuses in Santa Clara, Calif.
From suit to scrubs, this CEO leads in the boardroom and ED
Steven Hanks, MD, president and CEO of Syracuse, N.Y.-based St. Joseph’s Health and Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners, doesn’t just lead hospitals, he works in them, regularly trading his suit for scrubs to work in the hospital emergency d…
Why spending $35M on Epic was an 'easy' decision for a CFO
Despite an investment that will drag down his bottom line in the near term, a three-hospital system CFO told Becker’s it was an “easy” choice to switch to Epic.
EDs ramp up flu testing
Between 2013 and 2022, the percentage of emergency department visits resulting in influenza test orders increased significantly from 2.5% to 10.9%, according to a December CDC report.
How biased language in handoffs affect patients
In clinical handoffs, biased language can hinder empathy and negatively affect clinicians’ ability to recall patient health information, according to a study published Dec. 17 in JAMA.
Telemedicine's value grows
Telemedicine is becoming an indispensable part of healthcare, according to Doximity’s Dec. 17 report.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles uses VR to reduce pain: 5 notes
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is using virtual reality to improve patient experience during procedures and reduce medication used. Here are five things to know:
Intermountain, Microsoft, Epic partner to transform rural healthcare
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has formed a coalition with Microsoft, Gates Ventures, Epic and West Health to address the escalating challenges of rural healthcare, which impact 60 million Americans.
