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Hospitals responsible for contractors' errors: Washington court
The Washington state Supreme Court ruled earlier this year to hold hospitals accountable for medical errors committed by independent contractors, a Seattle-based law firm said Sept. 10.
Hospitals face looming interoperability threat
Healthcare interoperability is easier said than done.
CFO of Alaska hospital takes on CEO role
Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, has appointed Joe Wanner CEO, effective Sept. 29.
HCA's outpatient growth plan
Continuing to build out its outpatient capabilities is a key part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s long-term plan, CEO Sam Hazen said at recent healthcare conferences.
Why Southcoast Health puts ESG front and center in recruiting
Lauren De Simon Johnson, chief human resources officer of New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health, has been in her role since November 2018. She is well aware of the workforce challenges in healthcare and is addressing them in various ways within he…
Where 3 hospital leaders see progress in cardiology
Three leaders from cardiology hospitals ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report shared with Becker’s where they think the industry has made the most progress in the last five years.
Intermountain expands digital heart health program
Salt Lake City based-Intermountain Health has expanded its heart failure program in partnership with digital health company Story Health.
What's missing in healthcare workforce conversations? 3 execs weigh in
The healthcare workforce is varied and multi-faceted, with professionals holding various roles, specialties and responsibilities. As a result, this diversity offers a range of challenges and discussions on how to address them.
MU Health Care to use $800K grant to train nursing assistants
An $800,000 grant will provide students at Columbia-based University of Missouri with paid nursing assistant experience at MU Health Care.
15 best cities for physicians to retire
The top city for physicians to retire is Prescott, Ariz., according to a recent ranking from Medscape.
