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Massachusetts hospital to reopen as critical access facility

While shuttered North Adams (Mass.) Regional Hospital is targeting a March 2024 reopening date, it still has a few more steps to take in the process, The Berkshire Eagle reported Dec. 21. 

The 34-year-old behind 6 health system M&As that never were

The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department have ramped up antitrust enforcement against mergers and acquisitions across various industries, including healthcare, since Lina Khan, 34, was appointed FTC chair, a position she will hold until …

New York to Beth Israel: Stop closing services

The New York State Department of Health has ordered New York City-based Mount Sinai Beth Israel to “cease and desist” from closing beds and services without approval of the department.

Inside Scripps' 'leadership academy' — the force behind its workforce wins in 2023

Workforce retention is top of mind for the many healthcare leaders as staffing shortages run rampant.

NewYork-Presbyterian has 120 AI initiatives

New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian has approximately 120 AI initiatives underway across clinical and nonclinical areas.

Nurse anesthetist median annual wage across states

Median annual wages for nurse anesthetists vary across states, with the national median estimated at $203,090, according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.

Florida nurse gets 20 years for $192M billing scam

A Florida nurse practitioner faces 20 years in prison for a $192 million Medicare fraud scheme that left her ordering more cancer genetic tests than any other provider in the United States. 

Montefiore braids trust with community influencers

A community engagement program at Montefiore isn’t like the others: Rather than lecturing information to its neighbors, the New York City-based system nurtures relationships with local influencers to quell distrust in healthcare. 

6 trends CIOs are watching out for in 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, 2024 is poised to be a pivotal year marked by significant advancements in artificial intelligence integration, heightened focus on cybersecurity and a renewed commitment to enhancing patient e…

New Jersey system taps revenue cycle VP

Teaneck, N.J.-based Holy Name Medical Center has named Cynthia Ziegler vice president of revenue cycle management, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.