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AHRQ releases new quality tool for maternal health
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is beta testing a new set of quality indicators to track maternal morbidity trends.
How to turn health equity into action
Health equity is a massive topic for hospitals to address, with hundreds of avenues that can be taken in confronting the issue. It’s no wonder many leaders are often overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.
5 nurses recognized for Magnet nurse of the year
The American Nurses Credentialing Center announced recipients of its 2024 Magnet Nurse of the Year Awards.
The state of healthcare employment: 7 things to know
Employment grew in many areas of healthcare in October, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published Nov. 1.
PE firm acquiring AdvancedMD
Private equity firm Francisco Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cloud healthcare software company AdvancedMD from Global Payments Inc.
New CEO joins HCA hospital
Kelly Lindsay has joined HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, as CEO.
Where employer well-being efforts fall short: 4 new findings
A new survey from global advisory and broking firm WTW identified a gap in the focus of employers’ well-being offerings and where employees say they need the most support.
Providence Alaska nurses push back on virtual nursing
Nurses at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage raised concerns over the implementation of virtual nursing, arguing that the change could jeopardize patient safety, Anchorage Daily News reported Oct. 31.
HCA has $6B in capital projects under development, CEO says
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare continued its impressive growth streak in the third quarter and the health system is showing no signs of slowing down, according to CEO Sam Hazen.
Ascension sells 5-hospital system in Alabama for $450M
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Authority has acquired Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, effective Nov. 1.
