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Nurses push back on healthcare tech
Nurses nationwide are raising concerns over the rapid adoption of AI and virtual nursing in healthcare, arguing that these technologies could compromise patient safety.
3 hospital, health system bankruptcies in 2024
Healthcare bankruptcies hit a five-year high in 2023, when 12 hospitals and health systems filed for bankruptcy, but the trend has slowed in 2024 as average operating margins improved across the hospital sector.
State audit finds 'reasonable doubt' in ex-MetroHealth CEO bonus dispute
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office has issued a report finding insufficient evidence to justify a criminal referral of Akram Boutros, MD, former CEO of Cleveland-based MetroHealth, in a case involving allegations that he received unauthorized b…
STD epidemic appears to slow, CDC finds
In 2023, the most infectious stages of syphilis saw the first substantial decline in more than two decades as the epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases appears to be slowing, the CDC said Nov. 12.
Healthcare's most dangerous workplaces
In 2023, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, down 8.4% from 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 8.
Minnesota hospital taps CFO
Litchfield, Minn.-based Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics has named Tyler Ulseth CFO, according to a Nov. 11 post on his LinkedIn page.
4 children's hospital projects worth $1B+ in 2024
Four health systems are planning or have opened new pediatric facilities in 2024, each costing $1 billion or more.
Houston Methodist hospital names COO
Houston Methodist Baytown has appointed Brett Brosseau as chief operating officer.
Physicians want greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals
The American Medical Association has voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies to ensure such hospitals adhere to their charitable mission and justify their tax-exempt status.
Jefferson posts $78M loss in fiscal Q1
Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, owner of Jefferson Health, posted a $77.6 million operating loss (-3% margin) in the first fiscal quarter of 2025, compared to a $48 million operating loss (-2% margin) in the same quarter last year, acco…
