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What 3 systems are paying for their marketing talent
Health systems in Colorado, New York and Washington are seeking to fill marketing-related roles.
North Carolina AG sues HCA
North Carolina’s attorney general is suing HCA Healthcare, alleging the for-profit hospital operator has cut emergency and cancer care at Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health System and lapsed on its 2019 purchase agreement in doing so.
New Orleans health system gets 'historic' donation for new children's hospital
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has unveiled plans for a new children’s hospital after receiving a “historic” donation from the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation.
LA physicians, dentists plan strike after Christmas
Physicians and dentists who work for Los Angeles County plan to go on strike Dec. 27, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Contaminated beds linked to C. diff risks: Study
Patients staying in a hospital bed previously occupied by a patient with a Clostridium difficile infection have a higher risk of contracting one themselves, according to new research published Dec. 13 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
2 health systems caught in vendor breach
Two health systems are reporting that some of their patients’ protected health information may have been compromised due to a breach at ESO Solutions, a company that provides software services to hospitals.
Northwell exec begins tenure at Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia is beginning a new chapter of leadership with Said Ibrahim, MD, at the helm of its medical school and physician group.
NYU Langone taps system director of cardio-oncology
NYU Langone Health in New York City has appointed Michelle Bloom, MD, as system director of its cardio-oncology program, effective Dec. 1.
Viewpoint: Why hospital boards need more nurses
Hospitals and health systems lacking a nurse trustee on their boards are overlooking a valuable opportunity, Ellen Brzytwa, MSN, RN, said in an American Hospital Association podcast episode released Dec. 12.
LPNs make hospital comeback
The primary places of practice for licensed practical nurses are often outpatient clinics, nursing homes and other ambulatory care settings. Throughout the past few years, however, LPNs have made a hospital comeback as a growing number of health system…
