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Why an Oklahoma health system picked Epic
Talihina, Okla.-based Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority is one of 19 new health systems switching to an Epic EHR.
In 1 week, workers at 4 HCA hospitals approve agreements
Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, have approved a new labor contract with Corpus Christi (Texas) Medical Center.
How a dual-hospital CEO strengthens community ties
At just 33 years old, Christopher Douglas, EdD, started his CEO career at Houston-based River Oaks Hospital and Clinics in 2019, where he helped grow the hospital’s inpatient beds from 12 to 56 and added 11 intensive care unit beds in a two year span.
Mayo's new initiative to bring Japanese health tech to US market
Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has forged a new partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization to roll out a two-phase initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for Japanese health tech companies to engage with the U.S. healthcare market.
Why hundreds of US pharmacies are closing
Changing consumer trends and market dynamics are leading to hundreds of pharmacy store closures in the U.S.
Duke Health's Microsoft pilot puts nurses at forefront
Duke University Health System has been an early adopter of a new tool from Microsoft and Epic that aims to streamline nursing documentation, Kay Lytle, DNP, RN, chief nursing information officer at the health system, told Becker’s.
AHA issues community violence interventions for hospitals
The American Hospital Association released its last Hospitals Against Violence Advisory Group guidelines. The guidelines focus on community-based violence interventions.
The state of the CHRO role: 5 survey findings
One recent survey of leaders offers insights into the human resources function’s current landscape and future trajectory.
3 female CFOs driving outcomes at their organizations
As many hospitals and health systems continue to struggle with financial and operational challenges, three female CFOs are working to enhance healthcare delivery, implement innovative solutions and optimize financial performance at their organizations …
Amwell names new CFO
Telehealth provider Amwell has named Mark Hirschhorn CFO, effective Oct. 21.
