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Ascension's 'size and scale' helps secure 'AA+' rating: Fitch
St. Louis-based Ascension, a 136-hospital system, had its issuer default rating and long-term revenue bond ratings affirmed at “AA+” due to its strong operational profile, key leverage metrics and robust balance sheet, according to a Sept. 20 Fitch Rat…
Arkansas hospital physicians blocked man from duties due to his sex, EEOC alleges
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville (Ark.) refused to allow an employee to perform his surgical technician job duties because of his sex.
Illinois system acquires 17th hospital
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, an 80-bed facility in Dixon, Ill., has received approval to join Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare.
Hospitals desire a digitalized revenue cycle, but challenges persist
Hospital revenue cycle management has been a testing ground for automation and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Nation's 1st hospital-based therapeutic food pantry: 5 notes
Food is medicine programs are trending among U.S. hospitals, according to the American Hospital Association.
Duke Health to create AI-powered digital twins
Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health has entered into a two-year collaboration with SAS, a company specializing in data and AI, to create AI-powered tools.
Inova launches $500M fundraising campaign
Inova Health has launched a comprehensive campaign to raise $500 million for the Falls Church, Va.-based health system by Dec. 31, 2029.
Mayo Clinic Care Network welcomes first European hospitals
Two hospitals in Istanbul are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network — a group of more than three dozen healthcare organizations with access to Mayo Clinic resources and expertise.
HCA Florida hospital taps COO
Nisha Mills has been named COO of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, effective Nov. 1.
Michigan Medicine names CEO
David Miller, MD, has been tapped as Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Michigan Medicine’s next CEO. He will step into the role July 1.
