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Walmart heiress' med school firms up leadership ranks
The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine has spent the past two years building out its leadership team ahead of plans to welcome its inaugural class of students in 2025.
Oracle Health to simplify healthcare billing
Oracle has launched a new service designed to simplify the payment process for healthcare organizations and their patients.
Florida health system rolls out virtual nursing tech to 1K rooms
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health is expanding virtual nursing technology to nearly 1,000 patient rooms, representing about half its beds.
Inside an Illinois hospital's safety first culture: 3 successful programs
Since elevating safety to its No. 1 priority, Springfield (Ill.) Memorial Hospital has launched several projects to protect its staff and patients.
Pharmacy CEO convicted in $160M fraud scheme
The CEO of a Houston-based pharmaceutical company was convicted on all 15 charges against him for leading a scheme to fraudulently bill payers for expensive topical creams.
Maine hospital president steps down
Gregory LaFrancois has stepped down as president of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Philadelphia EMT hospitalized after being stabbed by patient
A Philadelphia EMT was stabbed by a patient while transporting them in an ambulance, NBC affiliate WCAU reported Oct. 17.
Chicago safety-net system nominates CEO
Chicago-based Cook County Health has nominated Erik Mikaitis, MD, as its next CEO following an eight-month national search, according to a statement shared with Becker’s.
West Virginia system adds pediatric cardiology care
Point Pleasant, W.Va.-based Rivers Health is now offering specialized pediatric cardiology services after hiring Jeffrey Harris, MD.
Healthcare executive pay jumps 4.6%: 5 notes
Healthcare executive pay is growing amid financial challenges, high turnover and increased scrutiny on executive compensation packages, according to a survey from SullivanCotter.
