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'The current model doesn't work': Illinois hospital CEO on private equity hospital acquisition
As more hospitals continue to be picked up by private equity firms, recent studies have tied these acquisitions to adverse patient outcomes.
OSU Wexner workers vote to unionize
Patient care associates and psychiatric care technicians at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center in Columbus have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
2 New York systems hit with cease-and-desist letters
In the last month, two New York health systems have received cease-and-desist letters from the state Department of Health.
Police confirm probe at Oregon hospital amid reports of patient deaths
Medford, Ore. police on Jan. 3 confirmed they are investigating medication theft and concerns of adverse patient care at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center — a day after local news outlets reported on allegations from sources at the hospital who say …
Methodist taps president for new hospital
Dallas-based Methodist Health System has appointed Cody Hunter president of Methodist Celina Medical Center, a $237 million facility set to open in 2025.
Dr. David Feinberg joins Aegis Ventures
Oracle Health Chair David Feinberg, MD, has joined Aegis Ventures, a venture studio that focuses on healthcare artificial intelligence and health tech.
Why Mercy is upgrading SoutheastHealth to Epic
St. Louis-based Mercy is moving its newly acquired Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based SoutheastHealth to an Epic EHR system so that all of its providers and patients can ensure continuity of care.
Providence hospital chief executive takes expanded role
Karl Keeler, chief executive of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., has taken an additional role as chief executive of the Providence San Fernando Valley Service Area.
What 'won't be optional' for hospital marketers in 2024
Deploying artificial intelligence and boosting patient experience will be major focuses of health system marketing leaders in 2024.
Iowa hospitals treat multiple victims from school shooting
A number of victims from a mass shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, the morning of Jan. 4 have been taken to Iowa Methodist Medical Center and MercyOne in Des Moines, a spokesperson for the hospitals confirmed to Becker’s.
