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AHA opposes new health information blocking rule
The AHA wrote a letter to CMS and the national coordinator for health information technology expressing apprehension regarding a proposed rule designed to establish disincentives for healthcare providers who impede access, exchange or utilization of el…
Health system ransomware attacks nearly doubled in '23
Health systems experienced 46 ransomware attacks in 2023, up from 25 in 2022 and 27 in 2021, as hackers continue to bedevil the industry, cybersecurity firm Emsisoft reported.
Saint Luke's, BJC merger creates new CFO title
Chuck Robb, former senior vice president and CFO of Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke’s Health System, has been appointed CFO of St. Louis-based BJC Health System.
New York health officials report rise in whooping cough cases
New York state health officials are reporting a rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
1st nurse who was elected to Congress dies
Eddie Bernice Johnson, the first nurse to be elected to Congress, died Dec. 29, 2023, at 88 years old.
The average health system uses 18 EHRs
The typical health system uses 18 different EHR vendors across affiliated providers, yet these systems often lack seamless communication capabilities, leading to challenges, Lown Institute reported Jan. 2.
13 states with 'very high' respiratory virus levels
COVID-19 and flu admissions continue to climb across the country, with the majority of states now reporting high levels of respiratory virus activity.
Virginia hospital ups security after shooting
Chippenham Hospital, an HCA Healthcare facility in Richmond, Va., is boosting security measures following a Dec. 22 shooting that left two people injured, ABC affiliate WRIC reported.
MU Health Care acquires longtime hospital partner
Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care and Jefferson City, Mo.-based Capital Region Medical Center have completed their integration, with both health systems unified under the one brand: MU Health Care.
15 best diets for heart health, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best diet rankings Jan. 1, which includes best diets overall and best heart-healthy diets.
