From its EHR system going live in new hospitals to expanding its online marketplace, here are 10 updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships as reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in February:
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CommonSpirit executive heads to Intermountain Colorado hospital
Kevin Jenkins has been appointed president of Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colo., effective March 3.
Georgia system invests $7.8M to upgrade patient beds
SGMC Health, a four-hospital system based in Valdosta, Ga., is investing $7.8 million to install more than 300 new patient beds.
CDC probes hospitalizations after chikungunya vaccination
Five older adults have been hospitalized after receiving the chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, prompting the CDC to launch an investigation.
Senator seeks to double hospital price transparency fines
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy has reintroduced legislation that would increase fines for hospitals violating federal price transparency rules.
Hospitals urge lawmakers to act as Medicare telehealth policies near expiration
A group of healthcare advocates, including hospitals and health systems, are urging Congress to act quickly to keep telehealth services available for millions of Americans.
Thousands of U of California workers strike: 4 things to know
Two unions representing tens of thousands University of California employees began to strike Feb. 26 across the 10-campus UC system.
Oklahoma system seeks sale or partnership amid financial woes
Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System is looking into the possibility of selling or partnering with another organization amid financial challenges, The Oklahoman reported Feb. 26.
The top 4 factors in choosing a new role: Gallup
More than half of U.S. employees are seeking new job opportunities, the highest rate since 2015, according to a Feb. 24 Gallup poll.
St. Louis hospital cuts jobs: 4 things to know
Multiple employees at Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital in St. Louis have been notified that their positions are being cut, NBC affiliate KSDK reported Feb. 25.
