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Truveta has de-identified EHR data on 120 million people
Truveta’s data platform now covers records from one-third of the U.S. population, and the company has its sights set on growth.
Former chief of gastroenterology dies at 84
William Lipshutz, MD, former chief of gastroenterology at Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Hospital, died Nov. 4 at 82, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Nov. 14.
Lilly sues feds to allow 340B changes: 5 details
A second pharmaceutical giant is suing the federal government over 340B program change denials this week.
Prisma closes in on Tennessee hospital acquisition
Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health expects its acquisition of Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Memorial Hospital to close Dec. 1 after receiving approval from the Blount County Commission.
States ranked by preterm birth rates
Only one state received an “A” for preterm birth rates, while nine states saw a drop in grade from 2023 to 2024, according to a March of Dimes report.
Where are Leapfrog's 12 straight-A hospitals?
Twelve U.S. hospitals have earned consecutive “A” safety grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2012.
Where are Leapfrog's 14 'F' hospitals?
In The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 safety rankings, 14 hospitals received an “F” grade, including three in Florida.
Cook Children's 10-year expansion plan: 6 notes
Fort Worth, Texas-based Cook Children’s Health Care System has unveiled plans for a 10-year expansion project at its flagship campus.
Sentara unveils nurse residency program: 4 notes
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has launched a six-month residency program that offers new nurses specialized training and mentoring in their intended area of practice.
California hospital nurses reach tentative deal, call off strike
Nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, Calif., have reached a tentative agreement aimed at improving retention and recruitment, canceling a strike planned for Nov. 19.
