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Top CHS exec to retire
At the end of the year, Lynn Simon, MD, will retire from her role as president of healthcare innovation and chief medical officer at Community Health Systems. She will continue to work with the Franklin, Tenn.-based system as a consultant.
North Carolina cardiologist 1st to implant FDA-cleared drug-eluting 'bio envelope'
A cardiologist from Greenville, N.C.-based East Carolina University Health has performed the first patient implant of the world’s first FDA-cleared, drug-eluting “bio envelope.”
Christus plans $25M Texas hospital expansion
Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs (Texas) will undergo a $25 million expansion.
$20M gift to support Tennessee medical school scholarships, programs
Nashville, Tenn.-based Meharry Medical College has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor following its $175 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Centering on the patient will help ease uncertainties with low-risk cancers
With rising cancer rates among younger generations, education remains paramount in our efforts to catch cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage.
Joint Commission International to offer sustainability certificate
Joint Commission International will launch a sustainability certification program for global healthcare organizations in 2025.
Nebraska system taps CFO from Broward Health hospital
Norfolk, Neb.-based Faith Regional Health Services has named Brenda Baker vice president of finance and CFO, according to a Sept. 10 post from her LinkedIn page.
The 'sweet spot' for data, analytics in healthcare
Investing in data-driven technologies can automate processes and enhance efficiency, but investing in people will drive transformative change.
Northern Arizona Healthcare partners with City of Hope
Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona Healthcare has partnered with Phoenix-based City of Hope to offer advanced treatment options and expertise to NAH patients with complex or rare types of cancer closer to home.
Steward gets interim approval to transfer management of 15 hospitals
While there are still issues to iron out, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez authorized an interim settlement agreement for Dallas-based Steward Health Care to transition many of its remaining hospitals to its landlord, Medical Properties Tr…
