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5 most expensive, affordable cities to raise a child
GOBankingRates released a study May 15 that determined the total cost of raising a child in America’s 50 largest cities, based on both childcare costs and cost of living for each city.
Certification test language may be contributing to Massachusetts' CNA shortage
Nurse assistants are in chronic shortage across Massachusetts, and the language of the state certification test could be acting as a stumbling block for immigrants trying to become certified, GBH reported May 14.
Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network ink definitive agreement to merge
Philadelphia-based Jefferson and Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network have signed a definitive agreement to merge into a 30-hospital system with more than 700 care sites.
Boosting access to care for underserved communities: 4 systems share their stories
As hospitals and health systems seek to create more access points to meet demand for healthcare, they are particularly focused on access to care for underserved communities.
4 CFO moves in 2 days
Hospital and health system CFOs have seen a lot of movement over the last few days.
Meditech's moves in 2024
In 2024, Meditech continues to expand its partnerships with hospitals and health systems and is enhancing its Expanse EHR system with AI capabilities.
Senator requests info from UnitedHealth Group on Change hack
Congressional leaders continue to seek answers from UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
$2.2B startup to release AI chatbot for healthcare
Transcarent, a $2.2 billion healthcare startup backed by health systems, is developing an artificial intelligence chatbot to help patients answer healthcare questions, Forbes reported May 15.
Ascension cyberattack should not thwart financial rebound: Fitch
Ascension’s financial turnaround should not be impeded to any great degree by the ransomware attack that the St. Louis-based system has suffered, Fitch Ratings said in a May 15 report.
Kaiser nixes plans for $500M facility
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has nixed plans for an estimated $500 million facility and intends to sell the 1.6 acre parcel of land meant for the facility in Yesler Terrace, a neighborhood in Seattle.
