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ChristianaCare to switch to Epic
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare plans to switch from Oracle Health to Epic for its EHR.
The 73 drugs made at Baxter's flooded site
After Baxter International temporarily closed its North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., the company told customers in an Oct. 3 email to evaluate their inventory of several saline, dextrose and Lactated Ringer’s presentations.
Intermountain grows Medicare Advantage network
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has signed an agreement with Alignment Health Plan, effective Jan. 1, that provides Alignment’s Nevada members access to more than 65 of the health system’s clinics in the state.
PE firm acquiring majority stake in Surescripts
Private equity firm TPG is acquiring a majority stake in health information company Surescripts.
The 7 most powerful women in healthcare: Fortune
Fortune has released its ranking of female business leaders, and seven healthcare leaders made the list.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services taps physician as new CEO
Rishi Sikka, MD, was selected as the next CEO of Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services, effective Oct. 21.
Mass General Brigham reports IV fluid shortage
Boston-based Mass General Brigham is taking steps to conserve supplies of IV fluids amid a “serious and immediate” shortage, the health system said in an email to staff Oct. 2, which was obtained by The Boston Globe.
Leaders less likely to unplug on PTO: 5 things to know
Senior leaders are more likely to check in with work while on vacation than other employees, a recent LinkedIn survey found.
Beth Israel hospital receives largest gift in history
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (Mass.) has received a $20 million donation — the largest in the hospital’s history.
Johns Hopkins gets $10M gift
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine has received a $10 million donation that will fund a new innovation center at its Wilmer Eye Institute.
