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56 U.S. hospitals honored for surgical patient care
The American College of Surgeons recognized 56 U.S. hospitals for meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022.
Baylor Scott & White adding medical office to hospital project
Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White will break ground Nov. 30 on a $49 million medical office building and five-level parking garage to accompany a Frisco hospital project that is already underway, The Dallas Morning News reported Nov. 6.
Providence hospital workers set to strike
Members of UFCW 3000 are set to begin a dayslong strike Nov. 14 at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (Wash.).
HCA board member named CFO of Disney
Hugh Johnston, a member of the board of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, has been named CFO of the Walt Disney Co.
South Carolina hospital launches $66.8M inpatient project
Summerville (S.C.) Medical Center has broken ground on a $66.8 million project that will increase its inpatient bed count by 40 percent, the Charleston Business Journal reported Nov. 2.
Minnesota health system moving to Meditech
Glacial Ridge Health System, based in Glenwood, Minn., is implementing a Meditech Expanse EHR system, as its current EHR system is “aging out,” Voice of Alexandria reported Nov. 6.
What 1 hospital CEO thinks of Biden's AI order
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen emphasized the importance of striking a careful balance in potential federal AI regulations, saying they should establish essential healthcare AI boundaries without imposing unnecessary restrictions that cou…
Ransomware gang 8Base strikes US healthcare sector
Ransomware gang 8Base is emerging as a new threat to the U.S. healthcare sector after it attacked a medical facility in October, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center warned in a Nov. 1 alert.
California health system's new tool targets shorter wait times
Tahoe Forest Health System, based in Truckee, Calif., released a new tool that allows patients in need of urgent care services to reserve their spot at Tahoe Forest Urgent Care clinics in Truckee and Tahoe City before their visit.
Iowa hospital selects Epic
Washington County (Iowa) Hospital and Clinics, a 25-bed critical access hospital, is switching to Epic.
