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The dual roles of 6 CEOs
Dual-role CEOs have taken on expanded responsibilities at hospitals and health systems through additional C-suite positions, university affiliations and interim roles.
Pharmacy leaders explore AI's potential
As health systems and hospitals implement AI-powered technologies into daily workflows — such as ambient listening and drafting patient portal messages — pharmacy departments are also exploring AI’s capabilities.
Mass General Brigham names Heart and Vascular Institute leader
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has appointed Patrick Ellinor, MD, PhD, as the inaugural executive director of the system’s Heart and Vascular Institute.
Alleged nurse impersonator at 2 California hospitals arrested
The Burbank Police Department in California has arrested a woman on suspicion of impersonating a registered nurse.
Three-fourths of adults are overweight or have obesity, study estimates
Nearly three-fourths of U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity, with rates projected to increase further by 2050 without significant interventions, according to a large study published Nov. 14 in The Lancet.
Artificial heart saves 4th patient
Surgeons at Cincinnati-based The Christ Hospital performed a successful human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart, marking the fourth hospital in the U.S. to complete the procedure as part of the FDA’s early feasibility study.
FDA warns of arterial bypass device safety concerns: 5 things to know
The FDA has warned providers of safety concerns and supply issues for Getinge/Maquet’s VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems.
FDA warns of arterial bypass device safety concerns: 5 things to know
The FDA has warned providers of safety concerns and supply issues for Getinge/Maquet’s VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems.
CHS CFO eyes 'offensive' pivot as system nears $1B divestiture goal
Community Health Systems President and CFO Kevin Hammons said the Franklin, Tenn.-based system could be looking at acquisition opportunities in the future as it nears its $1 billion divestiture goal.
CHS CFO eyes 'offensive' pivot as system nears $1B divestiture goal
Community Health Systems President and CFO Kevin Hammons said the Franklin, Tenn.-based system could be looking at acquisition opportunities in the future as it nears its $1 billion divestiture goal.
