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1st health system attains stillbirth center of excellence designation
The nation’s first Stillbirth Center of Excellence is at University of Utah Health, which offers a comprehensive approach to family support and mental health resources, the Salt Lake City-based system said.
Optum's Q3 earnings hits $4.5B, up 14%: 5 notes
Optum reported significant growth in the third quarter despite continued ramifications from the Change Healthcare data breach earlier this year.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores: 6 things to know
Walgreens will close around 1,200 retail stores over three years, including around 500 closures in fiscal year 2025, according to its earnings report for the 2024 fiscal year ended Aug. 31.
Hospitals push back on new rules to report capacity, COVID data: 6 things to know
Hospitals say upcoming requirements to report capacity data and the number of patients with respiratory illness to the CDC are burdensome and are calling on CMS to delay enforcement.
U-M Health workers reach deal, avert strike
SEIU Healthcare Michigan has agreed to a tentative, three-year labor contract with Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health, averting a planned Oct. 15 strike.
What's missing in cardiology conversations
From preparing for the effects of AI to bracing for the “silver tsunami,” here is what cardiology leaders who shared their insights with Becker’s said should be prominent topics of conversation in the industry.
Mass General Brigham tests drones for 'hospital at home': 6 things to know
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has tested out drone delivery for its hospital-at-home program.
A 'secondary medical surge' coming post-hurricanes
Hospitals are bracing for a “secondary medical surge” following flooding from Hurricane Helene and Milton — infections — North Carolina Health News reported Oct. 12.
3-year vs. 4-year MD programs: What the latest research shows
Graduates of a three-year medical school program performed as well as their four-year counterparts, according to a study of the nation’s first three-year MD program for all residency programs.
UF Health taps Novant leader as new CFO
Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health has named Geoffrey Gardner executive vice president and system CFO of the UF Health clinical enterprise, effective Dec. 1.
