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HFMA, tech firm to launch revenue integrity council
The Healthcare Financial Management Association and healthcare technology firm Xsolis will create an executive revenue integrity council.
Montana hospital to expand into former Centene building
The Great Falls (Mont.) Clinic and Hospital is moving several nonclinical departments into a former Centene facility.
Duke LifePoint hospital names CFO
Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, N.C., has named Amanda Pruitt Motley its next CFO.
New Jersey health systems calls for urgent $130M state funding
Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health is requesting at least $130 million in state funding to help tackle “unprecedented challenges” and provide essential healthcare services to the community.
Rhode Island hospital resolves patient complaint in $35K settlement
Warwick, R.I.-based Kent Hospital, an affiliate of Care New England Health System, has agreed to a $35,000 settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act following a patient complaint.
35 CFO resignations in 2023
This year has been a challenging one for hospital and health system CFOs, many of whom were tasked with finding ways to reduce costs and increase revenue to get their organizations’ operating margins back to a stronger financial footing.
Since January…
'Dr. Barbie' needs a makeover: Study
If 2023 taught us anything, it’s to not underestimate the power of Barbie. The iconic doll could serve as a valuable tool to inspire the next generation of physicians and scientists — though tweaks are needed to provide a more authentic and clinic…
4 ways to strengthen the nurse talent pipeline: AHA
Hospitals and health systems are buttressing workforce pipelines through new programs focused on health disparities and engaging high schoolers, according to the American Hospital Association.
What 'meaningful recognition' looks like for nurses
A plethora of research has linked a favorable work environment to less turnover and higher job satisfaction, and according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, recognizing nurses’ contributions to their organization is a key pillar for …
Meditech joins Cancer Moonshot initiative
EHR vendor Meditech is joining the Cancer Moonshot initiative, a project formed by the Biden administration that aims to cut the cancer death rate by at least half within 25 years and improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
