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'We haven't changed much': 3 systems reflect on 2023's challenges
Despite the headwinds facing healthcare systems, many leaders are finding that things stay the same as much as they change.
OSF looks to educate clinicians on telehealth
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Healthcare is launching a telehealth education program as it looks to expand care to patients in rural communities.
Northwell launches new ad campaign
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is launching an ad campaign featuring Northwell patients who have lived 100 years or more.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear appeal for shuttered Crozer hospital
An appeal will be heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding Los Angeles-based Prospect Holdings’ fall 2022 closure of acute care services to Delaware County (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, owned by Springfield, Pa.-based Crozer Health, the Philadelphi…
Emerging leaders: 42 provider organization leaders under 40 | 2023
Up-and-coming leaders at healthcare provider organizations are passionate about improving their establishments from within. These individuals are advancing patient safety, launching innovative initiatives, incorporating new technologies and more. Becke…
John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health is calling off its plans to acquire San Ramon (Calif.) Regional Medical Center from majority owner Tenet Healthcare.
Brushing teeth daily linked to lower risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia
The simple act of tooth brushing at least once per day can lower a patient’s risk of getting infected with hospital-acquired pneumonia, according to a study published Dec. 18 in JAMA.
Steward faces false claims suit
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Steward Health Care System and its subsidiaries, alleging violations of the physician self-referral law and submission of false claims to Medicare.
Boston Medical Center workers OK new deal
Members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East who work at Boston Medical Center have approved a new four-year labor contract.
One-third of academic physicians intend to leave current institution within 2 years
More than one-third of academic physicians reported that they intend to leave their current institution within the next two years, according to a cross-sectional survey of 18,719 in the role at 15 academic-affiliated health systems.
