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Providence cuts home health roles in Oregon
Providence has eliminated three speech-language pathologist positions from its Providence Home Health Portland team in Oregon, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
New York hospital improves radiology workflow, boosts revenue by $1.6M: 10 study takeaways
The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center created $1.6 million in revenue after making improvements to its outpatient imaging services, according to a study published Oct. 3 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.
FDA set to allow temporary importation of IV products: 6 shortage updates
The FDA may move to allow the temporary importation of intravenous fluids and related products from overseas manufacturing sites to address critical shortages exacerbated by Hurricane Helene, the agency told Becker’s Oct. 9.
Providence taps chief executive for clinical operations in 2 states
Scott Foster-Edwards, MD, was appointed chief executive of Providence Clinical Network, North, encompassing Washington and Alaska, according to posts on LinkedIn.
Fitch downgrades Mount Sinai: 4 things to know
Fitch downgraded New York City-based Mount Sinai’s rating to “BBB” from “A-” and assigned the health system a negative outlook at its new rating.
Washington hospital group leads charge to ditch emergency code calls for plain language
The Washington State Hospital Association hopes patients and visitors notice something when they hear an emergency call over the facility’s loudspeaker: they can understand it.
2 Alzheimer's drugs show promise in slowing cognitive decline
The two FDA-approved drugs have demonstrated in clinical trials the capability to slow cognitive decline by several months, The Washington Post reported Oct. 8.
Stanford Medicine implements 30 AI tools to assist clinicians
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine has implemented more than 30 AI-powered applications to assist clinicians.
25 best places to retire affordably: Fortune
A California city tops Fortune’s ranking of best places to retire affordably.
92% of healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack in 2024
In the past 12 months, 92% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing at least one cyberattack, up from 88% in 2023, an Oct. 8 survey from Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute found.
