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California to redirect more than $7B in healthcare funding
California is seeking to divert more than $7 billion in funding from the healthcare sector to address a major funding deficit, according to a revised budget proposal released May 10.
Best EHRs, per MedTech Breakthrough Awards
Four EHR companies were named winners of 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
How a hospital got rid of passwords for nurses
Instead of typing in 16-digit passwords again and again during their shifts, nurses at a Pennsylvania hospital now just scan their badges.
Amazon seeks nonprofit healthcare, EHR expertise
Amazon is looking to hire leaders with experience in nonprofit healthcare and EHRs, according to recent job postings on the tech giant’s website.
Optum forgoes physician noncompetes at Oregon medical group
Optum’s Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group will not enforce noncompete agreements for any departing physicians or advanced practice providers, ABC-affiliate KEZI reported May 10.
Immediate jeopardy citation preceded open-heart surgery halt at New York hospital
Surveyors with the New York State Department of Health issued an immediate jeopardy notice regarding the open-heart surgery program at Wynn Hospital in Utica, N.Y., hours before the hospital announced it was pausing the procedures on May 8.
LVHN taps new market director of finance
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network has tapped Janelle Alfano as director of finance for hospital operations to cover its Northampton County, Pa., market.
Lawmakers consider lifting restrictions on physician-owned hospitals
Lawmakers are considering removing a provision of the Affordable Care Act that limits expansion and opening of physician-owned hospitals, Medscape reported May 13.
Dignity hospital to close pediatric unit
Dignity Health’s St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif., will close its pediatric unit, effective July 1.
10 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From UPMC settling a whistleblower lawsuit to MultiPlan facing multiple suits over alleged price-fixing, here are 10 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s has reported since April 29.
