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NYU Langone launches digital pathology program
New York City-based NYU Langone Health has launched a digital pathology program, allowing for pathologists to switch to analyzing high-definition digital images as opposed to physical slides for disease diagnosis.
Valley Health System appoints new SVP of human resources
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has tapped Jose Balderrama as senior vice president of human resources for the system, according to an Oct. 14 LinkedIn post.
Kaweah Health signs Medline as prime vendor
Medline has signed a multi-year prime vendor distribution agreement with Visalia, Calif.-based Kaweah Health, California’s largest community healthcare organization which operates over 600 beds.
Why Epic is as 'important as a new building,' per a health system CEO
For health systems, switching to a new EHR can cost as much as a new hospital.
Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in consumer health business
Sanofi is entering negotiations with Clayton, Dublier & Rice regarding the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in its consumer health business, Opella.
New Jersey hospital nurses OK deal with staffing ratios
Union nurses of Health Professionals and Allied Employees Local 5089 have approved a new contract with University Hospital in Newark, N.J.
Why Epic plays a key role in Children's Minnesota's strategic plan
Marc Gorelick, MD, has served as CEO of Minneapolis-based Children’s Minnesota since December 2017. He told Becker’s that as he approaches his eighth year at the helm, he is focused on various issues. These issues include the system’s Epic conversion, …
Florida system votes to go private
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health’s board of directors voted Oct. 7 to convert to a private nonprofit health system, News-Press reported Oct. 14.
How to boost relational coordination, per Dr. Pronovost
Cleveland-based University Hospitals is working on its final step on the next wave of patient safety, Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, chief quality and clinical transformation officer of University Hospitals, told Becker’s.
Children with COVID 50% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes: Study
A study found children were 50% more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes six months after having a COVID-19 infection, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 14.
