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Atrium, Novant compete for PET scanner: 7 things to know
Two North Carolina health systems are offering proposals to secure a 3D body scanner that would cost millions, The Charlotte Observer reported Oct. 15.
Medicare Advantage plans 'intentionally using prior authorization to boost profits': Senate report
The largest Medicare Advantage insurers have prioritized profits over patient care by increasing the use of prior authorization in recent years to frequently deny post-acute care services to older adults, according to a report published Oct. 17 by the …
Former Crozer Health CEO joins Illinois system
Kevin Spiegel has joined Vista Health System in Waukegan, Ill., as CEO.
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.
