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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare names new CIO
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has named Tina Haskins Smith as its new senior vice president and chief information officer.
The program that has NYC patients 'knocking down the doors'
At NYC Health + Hospitals, patients with chronic illnesses are going into remission — not with a novel drug or surgery, but with lifestyle changes.
CAOs: A growing C-suite fixture
The role of the chief administrative officer has increasingly made its way into hospital and health system C-suites, and it can look different depending on how the position aligns with the organization’s structure.
Connecticut system gets insurer support months after cyberattack disrupts billing
Connecticut health plans have decided to work with Manchester-based Eastern Connecticut Health Network to mitigate the effect of billing issues from a cyberattack in early August, according to CT Insider.
Health system CEOs' tech wishlist
Technology investment will be critical in the next 12 months for hospitals to redesign healthcare delivery. Most health systems are prioritizing IT and digital technology spend, but what specifically is on the CEO’s mind for next year?
Feds set No Surprises Act administration fee at $115
The federal government issued a final rule Dec. 18 setting the fee to enter the No Surprises Act arbitration process at $115.
Orlando Health expands ERs in high-growth areas
Orlando (Fla.) Health has purchased land in Lutz, Fla., to build a freestanding emergency room, with construction expected to begin in 2024. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
COVID admissions jump 51% in 4 weeks: 5 hospital trends to know
Respiratory virus season is well underway, and with holiday travel plans approaching, the CDC said it anticipates millions of people to get sick over the next two months, particularly as vaccination rates remain low.
Florida system taps former HCA exec for C-suite role
Richard James was appointed Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Nova Southeastern University’s chief strategy and operations officer for NSU Health.
Northwell's secret to facing headwinds
The best way to stay on course is to really understand the headwinds, Jill Kalman, MD, executive vice president, chief medical officer and physician-in-chief at New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, told Becker’s.
