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New Jersey hospital's $1.8B expansion: 4 things to know

Newark, N.J.-based University Hospital plans to begin its campus expansion by late summer 2025 as part of its $1.8 billion project, TAPinto Newark reported Oct. 11.

Percentage of primary care physicians, by subspecialty

Internal medicine represents the largest primary care specialty, with 41.4% of all primary care physicians practicing in this field, according to new data from KFF.

Hackers demand $1.5M for patient data after Colorado system breach

Axis Health System identified a cyberattack affecting operations, including its primary care patient portal, according to the health system’s website.

Health system C-suite leader backs AI startup

A health system executive is among the seed investors in a healthcare artificial intelligence startup.

Boone Health to sign LOI for new Missouri hospital: 4 things to know

Columbia, Mo.-based Boone Health and local officials are expected to sign a letter of intent Oct. 14 for a new critical access hospital in Mexico, Mo.

CHIME names 3 new board members

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has named three new members to its board of trustees for 2025.

Health systems' top 7 digital needs

Health systems have increased their digital health spending to meet demand from patients, according to the Peterson Health Technology Institute.

Pennsylvania hospital secures license after delays

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia has been granted a three-year license after previous failed attempts, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Oct. 11.

Why a medical center paid ransom to hackers

A Maryland medical center said it paid ransom to hackers to unlock its data.

ED visits for pregnancy condition rise 76%: 4 study takeaways

Over 14 years, there was a 76% increase in emergency department visits related to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, an Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan study found.