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Hurricanes may affect hospitals' financials
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida on Oct. 9 and cause significant disruption as a Category 3 storm. It will be the second hurricane to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in two weeks, and hospitals have taken a variety of measures to prepare.
Former U of Iowa Health Care COO dies
John Staley, PhD, who twice served as COO during his 45-year tenure at University of Iowa Health Care, died Sept. 30 at age 80.
New Providence heart center gets $1M assist from Michael Jordan
Renton, Wash.-based Providence Heart Institute’s new Howard “H” White Center for Cardiac Amyloidosis has received a $1 million donation from former NBA star Michael Jordan.
FDA approves 1st combination COVID-flu test: 4 things to know
The FDA authorized the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test for over-the-counter use, the first combination test to receive approval outside of an emergency context, ABC News reported Oct. 8.
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.
