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Houston Methodist's digital health institute debuts
Rice University and Houston Methodist have partnered to establish the Digital Health Institute, a multiyear initiative aimed at leveraging technology and collaborative expertise to advance healthcare.
How Mass General Brigham cut spending by $197M in 18 months: 7 things to know
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham cut $197.1 million in healthcare costs during an 18-month improvement plan set by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, exceeding a targeted $176.7 million.
Amazon's top 10 healthcare moves in '24
Amazon continued its healthcare push in 2024 even as some of its fellow disruptors backed off.
15 notable CFO transitions in 2024
Becker’s has reported on nearly 200 CFO transitions this year, including several at prominent health systems.
ECU Health eliminating $186M in medical debt
Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate $186 million in past-due medical debt for more than 32,000 patients.
Former executives sue Arkansas hospital after terminations
The former CEO and chief nursing officer at Eureka Springs (Ark.) Hospital have filed lawsuits against the hospital and six commission members, alleging wrongful termination in November after reporting staff complaints about the chief financial officer.
Nearly 1 in 4 US adults report chronic pain, CDC finds
In 2023, 24.3% of U.S. adults reported having chronic pain, and in the past three months, 8.5% experienced high-impact chronic pain, according to the CDC.
Intermountain's CFO on 'rigorous' process for nearly $2B in hospital investments
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is making substantial investments in its healthcare infrastructure.
10 most expensive Epic EHRs of '24
Epic had another busy year of health systems moving their EHRs to the company.
NCI-designated cancer center leader dies
Ken Cowan, MD, PhD, a long-time leader of the Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center’s NCI-designated cancer center, died Dec. 15.
