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What WVU Medicine's CFO is excited about in 2024
WVU Medicine CFO Nick Barcellona said the Morgantown, W.Va.-based system is “excited and bullish about our continued efforts and investments to transform into an integrated delivery and finance system.”
Be 'an idealist without illusions,' says 1 health system CEO
President John F. Kennedy once said, “I’m an idealist without illusions.” His philosophy — striving for greatness within the margins of reality — could benefit health system leaders today, one executive told Becker’s.
New Jersey chief nursing officer retires after 50 years
Chief Nursing Officer Nancy Bisco-Flora, BSN, RN, is retiring after nearly 50 years at Newark, N.J.-based Saint Michael’s Medical Center, TapintoNewark reported Jan. 10.
How Allina Health's revenue cycle VP is building payer relationships
Motti Edelstein, vice president of revenue cycle at Minneapolis-based Allina Health, said his background has helped him see payer relationships in a different light.
Concerns mount for depressive side effects linked to asthma drug
Even after the FDA issued a warning in 2020 about the adverse effects linked to Singulair, a now generic asthma drug, and strengthened its warning in 2022, physicians continue to prescribe it to millions of patients.
Medicare reimbursement hits new low
Medicare historically reimburses hospitals below the cost of providing care to patients, but payments to hospitals fell to a record low in 2022, according to new data provided by the American Hospital Association.
10 top issues for CEOs in 2024: Survey
This year, CEOs in the U.S. and globally are most worried about a recession and inflation, according to a survey from The Conference Board.
NP pay by specialty
The median total cash compensation paid to nurse practitioners varies by specialty, according to one survey.
4 major CFO moves in 5 days
New year, new role for CFOs across major healthcare organizations. Several CFO leadership changes have already made headlines in 2024.
23 patients evacuated from Pennsylvania hospital after utility issue
Twenty-three patients at a critical illness recovery hospital in Erie, Pa., were transferred in the early morning hours of Jan. 10 after a utility-related issue, according to reports from local news outlets.
