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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.
California hospital notifies 108,149 patients of data breach
Oceanside, Calif.-based Tri-City Medical Center is notifying 108,149 individuals that their protected health information may have been exposed in a 2023 data breach.
NBA gets 1st health system jersey sponsor
A health system’s logo will soon appear on an NBA jersey for the first time.
Kaiser to lay off more California workers
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has shared plans to lay off 20 employees across multiple California locations, effective Dec. 6, according to multiple WARN notices obtained by Becker’s.
