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Health systems increasingly creating custom Epic apps
As health systems continue to navigate the complexities of patient care, many are turning to custom-built applications within their Epic EHR systems to address specific needs.
Georgia hospital taps new COO, chief nursing officer
Madison, Ga.-based Morgan Medical Center has promoted two members of its leadership team.
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection tool
The FDA has approved a new Apple Watch function that can detect sleep apnea, CBS News reported Sept. 17.
Health system execs: Patient safety 'not where we want to be'
Hospitals have become safer for patients in the past few years, but there is a long way to go, according to three health system leaders.
Cross-market hospital M&A: Key issues and questions
For the past few decades, health systems have struggled to find ways to boost revenue amid growing financial stress. The pressure on hospitals has steadily built up over the years, especially in wake of the pandemic. The answer for many is to merge.
UMPC, VA expand program to improve care coordination
Pittsburgh-based UPMC and the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network No. 4, or VA Healthcare–VISN 4, are expanding a nurse liaison program that improves health outcomes and care for veterans.
Hawaii hospital locks out nurses after strike
Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health’s Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children has imposed a lockout of nurses represented by the Hawaii Nurses Association after the group’s one-day strike Sept. 13, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported.
City of Hope receives $150M for pancreatic cancer research
Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope has received a $150 million gift to fund pancreatic cancer research, the single largest gift in the health system’s history, from philanthropists A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. and Tessa Stephenson Brand.
7 health systems selling lab assets
Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics are snapping up lab assets from several health systems. Here are seven deals that Becker’s has reported in 2024:
Glucose monitor receives FDA clearance
The FDA has cleared Senseonics and Ascensia Diabetes Care’s Eversense 365 Glucose Monitoring System.
