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Missouri hospital ousts 2nd CEO in 2 years
The board of trustees at Houston, Mo.-based Texas County Memorial Hospital has unanimously — and suddenly — voted to remove CEO Stace Holland, marking its second CEO ouster in less than two years.
Massachusetts hospital to reopen 1 year post-fire
Brockton (Mass.) Hospital, owned by Brockton-based Signature Healthcare, is expected to reopen later this spring following a 10-alarm electrical fire that shut down the hospital last February.
'Profitable and ahead of budget': Care New England off to strong start in FY24
Providence, R.I.-based Care New England improved its operating performance by $44 million in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023, from $58 million in operating loss in fiscal 2022 to $14.1 million in fiscal 2023, according to its fourth-quarter inves…
Joint Commission's authority to accredit home infusion therapy services renewed
The Joint Commission’s authority to accredited home infusion services on behalf of CMS has been renewed by the federal agency.
Pennsylvania system to pay $11.7M after voluntarily disclosing improper Medicare billings
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has agreed to pay more than $11.7 to resolve allegations that it submitted annual wellness visit services that violated Medicare rules.
Arkansas system promotes CNO
Tammy Jones, PhD, RN, is now the chief nursing officer of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Health in Little Rock.
4 blinded from contaminated eye drops: 5 updates
On Feb. 5, the CDC, FDA and local health officials released their findings on a recent outbreak of bacteria and fungi stemming from contaminated eye drops.
7 hospitals, health systems seeking CNOs
Below are seven hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers:
Where the MGMA is focusing its advocacy in 2024
The Medical Group Management Association has released its federal advocacy agenda for 2024 to “ensure the sustainability of medical group practices and advance their ability to provide high-quality patient care.”
HCA taps chief medical officer for Texas hospital
Pasadena, Texas-based HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast has named Musaddiq Waheed, MD, as chief medical officer. His appointment became effective Jan. 15.
