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How hospitals are battling employee turnover: 5 survey findings
Most hospitals and health systems are bolstering pay and benefits to help attract and retain talent amid increasing employee turnover, which is expected to continue to challenge the healthcare industry in 2024, according to a Dec. 13 survey published b…
Indiana hospital faces backlash for cutting valet parking
Indiana University Health West in Avon is eliminating its valet parking service Jan. 1, sparking “outrage” among older, disabled and chronically ill patients, the Indianapolis Star reported Dec. 12.
Man pleads guilty to hospital bomb threat
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty to offenses related to a bomb threat he called in to Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital in May 2021.
7 cancer leaders on their goals for 2024
A new year means new goals and strategies for cancer centers across the nation.
Emory hospital will not fill CEO role
Marilyn Margolis has retired as CEO of Emory Johns Creek (Ga.) Hospital, and a new CEO has not — and will not — be named.
Washington system halts cancer care amid staff shortages
Kennewick, Wash.-based Trios Health will temporarily end its medical oncology services Dec. 13 due to staff shortages, the Tri-City Herald reported.
Montana hospital to close home health agency
Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Mont., said it will close its Medicare-certified home health agency as it restructures home health services.
Novant opens clinician-led research center
Novant Health has launched a clinician-led research center to promote public policy solutions that address key healthcare challenges, the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based system said Dec. 12.
Union workers at URMC hold strike
Two unions representing caregivers and service workers at University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital and River Campus began a 17-hour strike Dec. 13.
68 health systems with strong finances
Here are 68 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global in 2023.
