Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

The dark side of AI for hospitals

Artificial intelligence can streamline operational efficiencies, elevate precision medicine and boost overall clinical care. But it has a dark side for hospitals as well.

Top 3 healthcare AI companies, per Fortune

The 50 most innovative artificial intelligence companies in 2024 include three that focus on healthcare, Fortune reported.

How Epic, 2 health systems are expanding care for veterans

Two health systems have partnered with Epic to expand access to healthcare for veterans — and are encouraging their peers in the industry to do the same.

8 notes on CIO pay and employment

While health system CIO pay continues to rise, turnover for IT chiefs has also been accelerating.

Top-ranked hospitals for heart valve replacement, by state

Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas have the most top-ranked hospitals for heart valve replacement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards.

Bomb cyclone disrupts care on West Coast

Several hospitals, care clinics and pharmacies faced power issues and curtailed services after a bomb cyclone swept through the Pacific Northwest. 

Avera Health names CMO of medical group

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has named Mara Groom, DO, as chief medical officer of its physician and advanced practice provider group. 

Fairview promotes revenue cycle leader

Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services has named Angela Talton, RN, vice president of system mid-cycle services and solutions, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. 

Broward Health hires 1st systemwide cardiology chief

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has named Jose Baez-Escudero, MD, as the system’s first chief of cardiology.

Baystate CEO's plan to 'march forward' after financial losses

Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health has been through a lot over the last few years. The system experienced steep financial losses, a CEO change and layoffs. But new President and CEO Peter Banko has a plan.