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How role-playing led to Minnesota system's Epic decision
For any hospital CEO, making significant decisions is a key part of the job, and the approach taken to evaluate options and reach conclusions can offer valuable insights.
Alabama hospital names president
Cherie Sibley, BSN, RN, was selected as president of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, Ala.
Nurses reach deal with Hawaii hospital, ending lockout
Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health’s Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children has reached a three-year contract agreement with nurses represented by the Hawaii Nurses Association. The nurses will return to work Oct. 6, putting an end to a loc…
Missouri hospital president to resign
Nate Blackford, president of Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville (Mo.), will step down from his role Oct. 30.
'You've got to own your market': Hospitals' key to financial viability
Hospitals are facing significant financial challenges driven by market dynamics, rising costs and the struggle to recruit and retain talent. As health systems navigate these pressures, leaders are emphasizing the importance of market dominance, cost co…
HonorHealth acquires 3 Steward Arizona hospitals: 6 things to know
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez approved Scottsdale-based HonorHealth’s purchase of three Dallas-based Steward Health Care Arizona hospitals during an Oct. 3 hearing.
Particle Health: 7 things to know about the startup taking on Epic
As Epic Systems continues to dominate the healthcare EHR market, a new challenger is stepping forward with a lawsuit accusing the industry giant of unlawfully controlling access to U.S. medical records. The lawsuit, filed by startup Particle Health, cl…
Top 2 digital health focuses at LA children's hospital
Pediatric health systems are figuring out how to best use digital tools like artificial intelligence to engage patients and enhance the work of clinicians.
Bacteria in hospital ice machines spurred outbreaks: CDC case study
At four hospitals, 46 patients experienced Burkholderia multivorans infections from contaminations within ice machines, the CDC said in its Oct. 3 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Florida hospital names COO
Erica Walker was appointed COO of West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Fla.
