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How Nicklaus Children's CEO collaborates with adult health systems
Strategic discussions that hospitals and health systems have been having over the past few years — coupled with the easing of economic headwinds faced in 2022 — led to a 27% increase to 75 announced merger and acquisitions in 2023, according to a repor…
Ozempic, Wegovy not tied to higher risk of suicidal thoughts: NIH study
Contrary to some anecdotal reports, a new study has found semaglutide — the active ingredient in blockbuster weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy — is not linked to increased risks of suicidal thoughts.
General manager of Oracle Health to depart
Travis Dalton, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health, has taken on a new position at MultiPlan Corp.
3 healthcare delivery trends to watch in 2024, per AdventHealth's CEO
The nation’s demographics, patient expectations and the technology landscape continue to rapidly evolve, and hospital leaders must understand these dynamics to maintain the industry’s relevance in healthcare delivery moving forward, according to Advent…
Aiken Regional names chief nursing officer
Aiken (S.C.) Regional Medical Center has tapped Cathy Sumner, MSN, RN to lead the system as its chief nursing officer, according to a Jan. 5 announcement.
Advocate names new nurse leader for Southeast region
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health, which merged with Atrium Health in May 2023, has named Janice Walker, DHA, RN, as the chief nursing officer for its Southeast Region, according to a Jan. 5 announcement.
9 healthcare systems adopt OCHIN Epic
Nonprofit digital healthcare innovation group OCHIN said nine systems began using its OCHIN Epic EHR in the final quarter of 2023.
What 2 health system CEOs are optimistic about in 2024
Two health system CEOs recently shared with Becker’s what they are most optimistic about in the new year, from adjusting to long-term changes to addressing maternal mortality:
Essentia, Marshfield Clinic call off merger in Midwest
Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have ended efforts to combine into a 25-hospital regional health system.
SSM Health affected by business partner breach
SSM Health, one of Oklahoma’s largest healthcare providers, said a partner vendor recently suffered a data breach.
