Brentwood, Tenn.-based Ardent Health saw a rise in expenses tied to its ongoing Epic EHR implementation, according to its Feb. 26 financial report.
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North Carolina hospital taps VP of operations
Fredrick Gainey was promoted to vice president of operations for Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C.
Organ groups, hospitals skirt transplant waiting lists: New York Times
Systemic failures in the U.S. organ transplant system have led to widespread inequities, with some procurement organizations and hospitals regularly bypassing official waiting lists, The New York Times reported Feb. 26.
Avera Health's 'secret sauce' for rural growth
As president and CEO of Avera Health, Jim Dover is focused on driving innovation and growth by keeping care local — a strategy he calls the system’s “secret sauce.”
3 CFO moves in 2 days
Here are three CFO moves that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 25:
Gender pay gaps for PAs, by state
Gender pay gaps for physician assistants/associates vary across states, with Oklahoma having the largest disparity ($25,777) and Alaska having the smallest ($11,852), according to a report released Feb. 24 by the National Commission on Certification of…
Why Yale New Haven is hosting an AI competition
Yale New Haven Health (Conn.) has launched an AI competition to identify and support AI-driven solutions that improve patient care and streamline healthcare operations across Connecticut.
Health systems, hospitals undergoing rebrands
In highly competitive markets, hospitals and health systems are rebranding to differentiate themselves and stand out from competitors.
Missouri health system expands use of Abridge technology
Saint Francis Healthcare System, based in Cape Girardeau, Mo., is expanding its use of Abridge’s AI-powered clinical documentation technology after a successful pilot, SouthEast Missourian reported Feb. 17.
How Banner Health's GPO is reshaping cost savings
Since establishing its own group purchasing organization in 2018, Phoenix-based Banner Health has aimed to drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiencies across its network.
