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Orlando Health names chief medical information officer
Tolu McKenzie, MD, has been named vice president and chief medical information officer of Orlando (Fla.) Health.
Epic integrates identity verification into MyChart
EHR vendor Epic has expanded its online marketplace, Showroom, adding a new category focused on identity verification for MyChart, its patient portal.
The ROI on AI for nurses at Cedars-Sinai
The financial return on investment on an AI assistant for nurses being tested at Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai has been reduced overtime, while the main focus has been improved clinician well-being, an executive told Becker’s.
Ascension hospital taps new CEO
Daphne David was appointed president and CEO of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tenn., according to a Feb. 25 hospital news release shared with Becker’s.
HCA Florida hospital CEO exits
Chris Mosley has stepped down from his role as CEO of HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee.
Providence nurses approve deal to end strike
Members of the Oregon Nurses Association at eight Providence hospitals have voted to approve new labor contracts and end their strikes.
Providence nurses approve deal to end strike
Members of the Oregon Nurses Association at eight Providence hospitals have voted to approve new labor contracts and end their strikes.
Why caring for unrepresented patients is a growing issue
Unrepresented patients — people without family members or someone named in a medical directive — are a small but growing group in hospitals that can put a strain on the system and suffer from lower patient outcomes, PBS and NPR affiliate WHYY reported …
Colorado psychiatric hospital to close
Grand Junction, Colo.-based West Springs Hospital, part of Mind Springs Health, will close March 10.
Massachusetts halts plans to close 2 state hospitals
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has halted the closures of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and Pocasset Mental Health Center, pending further review and consideration from community stakeholders.
