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50 things to know about Epic
EHR vendor Epic Systems holds the largest market share for digital health records in hospitals.
Providence CIO departs
Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s CIO, BJ Moore, has left the health system after six years in the role.
MyMichigan boosted profits before acquiring 3 underperforming hospitals
Midland-based MyMichigan Health’s operating income jumped 294% year over year to $51.3 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, one month before the health system acquired three underperforming hospitals, according to financial documents published O…
Weight loss surgery more cost effective than GLP-1s: Study
Research led by a Northwestern Medicine team found that, despite higher upfront costs, bariatric surgeries offer two more quality years of life compared to GLP-1 therapies.
Alabama health system rebrands amid $250M expansion: 4 notes
An Alabama health system unveiled its new name in October amid a $250 million expansion.
Alabama hospital's future in limbo as receiver steps In
An Alabama circuit court has ruled that a receivership must take over Thomasville (Ala.) Regional Medical Center, a 29-bed acute care facility that shut down operations last month due to financial challenges and staff shortages, The Clark County Democr…
Study reveals flaws in infection control staffing ratios
Boston Children’s Hospital researchers sought to identify the optimal staffing model for pediatric infection prevention amid current shortfalls in infection preventionist staffing ratios.
CommonSpirit hospital responds to op-ed on overcrowding
A hospital with Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health responded to an op-ed in a California newspaper accusing the facility of ignoring overcrowding issues.
Texas hospitals to start asking patients about their citizenship status: 6 notes
Starting Nov. 1, Texas hospitals will have to ask patients about their citizenship status, The Texas Tribune reported Oct. 17.
MetroHealth opens new psychiatric ED
Cleveland-based MetroHealth has opened a psychiatric emergency department to offer 24/7 care to patients experiencing mental health crises.
