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The 'long-term vision' of AI at Mass General Brigham
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has been among the earliest, and most aggressive, adopters of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Hospital-at-home, telehealth extension advances in Congress
A U.S. House committee unanimously passed a bill Sept. 18 that would extend the hospital-at-home program and telehealth flexibilities.
Most frequent CMS citations in 2024
Similar to 2023, hospitals are most frequently cited for deficiencies in patient rights, according to CMS data obtained by Becker’s.
Rhode Island hospital addresses financial losses, physician resignations
Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Health has responded to calls for leadership change in the wake of an open letter from physicians and a state Department of Health investigation.
FDA recalls Smiths Medical neonatal/pediatric and adult tracheostomy tubes
Smiths Medical has recalled and removed Bivona neonatal/pediatric and adult tracheostomy tubes due to a manufacturing defect that can cause the securement flange of the device to tear, which can cause loss of ventilation and loss of protected airway.&n…
UC San Diego, Palomar Health aim to set 'new standard' for wellness
Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health have announced a “transformative new partnership” that aims to improve the health and wellness for the campus community and wider San Diego region.
CVS' Oak Street Health to pay $60M to settle Medicare Advantage kickback allegations
CVS subsidiary Oak Street Health has agreed to pay $60 million to settle accusations that it violated the False Claims Act by offering kickbacks to third-party insurance agents in return for referring older adults to its primary care clinics.
St. Louis Children's offers free lock boxes to prevent medication overdoses
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is aiming to prevent accidental child overdoses by offering families free lock boxes to safely store medications in their homes.
California hospital taps COO, 4 other leaders
Brian Smolskis has been appointed COO of Lompoc (Calif.) Valley Medical Center.
New Jersey system braces for 2,602 layoffs
Bayonne, N.J.-based CarePoint Health System has filed three WARN notices with the state, signaling potential layoffs as it explores financial restructuring options.
