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5 systems installing digital health platforms
Health systems in California, Florida, South Dakota, Michigan and Tennessee are installing digital health platforms.
Illinois system claws operating margin back to 0%
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare reported an operating income of $1.2 million (0% margin) in its fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, compared with a $115 million operating loss (-3%) in FY 2022.
LCMC Health to offer flexible nurse scheduling
New Orleans-based LCMC Health is offering its nurses more flexibility in terms of scheduling.
Homeland Security warns Indiana hospital of breach
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security notified Washington, Ind.-based Daviess Community Hospital that it may have been the target of a breach after the organization found a security issue at the hospital during routine monitoring, the Washington Tim…
200 Medicare-funded residency slots awarded to teaching hospitals
CMS allocated 200 new Medicare-funded residency slots to 100 teaching hospitals, according to a Nov. 16 news release from the American Hospital Association.
Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is facing a class-action lawsuit after about 450 patients were potentially exposed to infection due to the improper administration of an intravenous drug.
The best place in the world to work, per Fortune
A global hotel firm tops the list of Fortune’s 25 best workplaces in the world for 2023. Notably, the list only features one healthcare company.
Arkansas Children's Northwest executive departs
Diana McDaniel has left her role as vice president of operations for Springdale-based Arkansas Children’s Northwest to launch a healthcare consulting company, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal reported Nov. 16.
US report card on preterm birth rates: Grades by state
In its annual report card on maternal and infant health, March of Dimes gave the U.S. a “D+” for its high preterm birth rate, which is one of the leading causes of infant death. Overall, 10.4% of all babies born in the U.S. were preterm in 2022, a mini…
HCA workers in California plan Thanksgiving week strike
Members of SEIU Local 121RN plan to begin a five-day strike Nov. 22 at three HCA Healthcare facilities in Southern California: Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks; West Hills Hospital; and Riverside Community Hospital.
