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40M postpartum women have lingering health issues
More than a third of mothers — around 40 million women — are affected by lingering health issues after giving birth, according to a new study published Dec. 6 in The Lancet Global Health.
More health systems offload home health businesses
As financial challenges and labor shortages continue to plague much of the healthcare industry, many hospitals and health systems have decided to pause, shrink or remove their home health services.
Florida health system adds to C-suite, reshuffles hospital CEOs
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System has moved several leaders into new roles within the organization.
Where healthcare execs stand on generative AI
Fifty-eight percent of healthcare executives said their organization will implement or acquire a generative AI solution in 2024, according to a Dec. 6 KLAS report.
Vermont hospital's shared CIO leads to cost savings
Jennifer Griffey, CFO of Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital, told Becker’s that with shared IT leadership and AI, the organization is expecting to see increased cost savings.
Virus-packed holiday season ahead for US, experts say
COVID-19 and flu levels across the nation are picking up steam, with health officials anticipating further increases as the holiday season kicks off.
There's a new Mississippi hospital in the works
Mississippi could have a new hospital next fall.
10 notable CFO transitions in 2023
Cleveland Clinic and Tenet Healthcare were among the large health systems that named new CFOs in 2023, while a Kansas hospital fired its CFO after more than a month after discovering he was a convicted felon who changed his name.
Massachusetts hospital selects former marine as chief nursing officer
Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., has selected Denise Kvapil, MSN, , RN, as its chief nursing officer. She will also oversee the health system’s Massachusetts market.
States ranked by hospital deficiency rates
Nationally, the average percentage of hospitals with uncorrected deficiencies is 0.3%. In Delaware, the rate is 2.6%, according to CMS data.
