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How this Mercy Health initiative cuts commutes, moves employees closer to care

Mercy Health – Springfield (Ohio), part of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, has unveiled a housing down payment assistance program to help recruit its healthcare providers to live in the local communities.

Epic Nexus reaches 625 hospitals

Epic Nexus, an Epic Systems initiative and a TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network, has connected 625 hospitals to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). 

5 states where virus activity is high: 4 updates

Respiratory virus activity is continuing to rise across the U.S. with flu, COVID-19 and RSV all contributing to increased healthcare visits, according to a  Dec. 13 CDC report. 

From 'brink of collapse' to break-even: Rochester Regional's cost transformation

Two years ago, Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health was on the “brink of collapse,” losing around a million dollars per day.

From 'brink of collapse' to break-even: Rochester Regional's cost transformation

Two years ago, Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health was on the “brink of collapse,” losing around a million dollars per day.

From losing millions to breaking even: Rochester Regional's cost transformation

Two years ago, Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health was in a dire financial situation, losing around a million dollars per day.

1 chief nursing officer's business case for $1M tech investment

For many hospital leaders, deciding which technology investments to prioritize while balancing tight budgets is a tall order. 

Calendar breach affects 43,048 patients at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Thousands of patients at Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center had their data exposed through a third-party calendar management tool.

Houston Methodist's digital health institute debuts

Rice University and Houston Methodist have partnered to establish the Digital Health Institute, a multiyear initiative aimed at leveraging technology and collaborative expertise to advance healthcare.

How Mass General Brigham cut spending by $197M in 18 months: 7 things to know

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham cut $197.1 million in healthcare costs during an 18-month improvement plan set by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, exceeding a targeted $176.7 million.