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AHA opposes HHS' plan for cybersecurity fines
The American Hospital Association said HHS’ plan to levy financial penalties in the event of a cyberattack on a healthcare organization would be counterproductive.
UC San Diego develops new C-suite role
UC San Diego Health has named Karandeep Singh, MD, as its inaugural chief health artificial intelligence officer, a newly created C-suite role for the health system.
The layoff runway lengthens
The layoff process used to be abrupt: a worker learns their job has been cut and they leave the same day (sometimes with a security escort). Now, some companies are alerting employees that their roles will be eliminated months in advance, The Wall Stre…
WellSpan taps hospital president
WellSpan Health has named Alyssa Moyer, MD, president of its 593-bed York (Pa.) Hospital.
Allegheny Health Network CFO steps down
James Rohrbaugh is leaving his role as CFO of Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a Dec. 10 news release from the health system.
5 health systems join digital transformation network
Five health systems are joining AVIA, a digital healthcare transformation network. Through the move, AVIA now has 55 healthcare organizations in its network.
Memorial Sloan Kettering gets largest gift ever
New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center received a $400 million donation from Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin and David Geffen, an entrepreneur and record executive.
Lehigh Valley Health Network opens medical office near future hospital
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network has opened a three-story medical office near the under-construction Lehigh Valley Hospital-Macungie in Lower Macungie, Pa.
Pennsylvania health system hit with ratings downgrade
Butler (Pa.) Health System has been downgraded from a “BBB” to a “BBB-” with a negative outlook, Fitch Ratings reported Dec.11.
UNC Health Rex president to step down for Novant role
Ernie Bovio is stepping down as president of Raleigh, N.C.-based UNC Health Rex to become president of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market in the Wilmington, N.C. region.
