New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced investments in several hospitals through the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program, aimed at modernizing healthcare delivery and upgrading EHR systems statewide.
Category: Becker’s Hospital Review
How University Hospitals works to create a Ritz-Carlton-level patient experience
University Hospitals, a 21-hospital health system based in Cleveland, is focused on improving patient access and experience through four key axes. Part of that process includes creating as many touchpoints as possible — such as urgent care expansion — …
Longitude Health names interim leader following death of founding CEO
Longitude Health, a recently formed innovation consortium of four major health systems, has named Brett Moraski interim CEO following the death of founding CEO Paul Mango.
South Dakota governor eyes residency program cuts
Healthcare organizations in South Dakota are criticizing a recent proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem to cut state funding for medical residency programs, saying such a move could further exacerbate physician shortages.
Cleveland Clinic to cut 114 jobs
Cleveland Clinic announced plans to eliminate 114 administrative positions across various nonclinical areas, a move the health system described as a “difficult decision” prompted by ongoing financial pressures.
PBMs hit with $10 million verdict in antitrust case
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation won a legal battle against pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics LLC in an arbitration ruling on Jan. 17.
16 states where virus activity remains high: 4 updates
The CDC is reporting a peak in respiratory illnesses across the U.S., with COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus driving rising emergency department visits and test positivity rates.
Vermont eyes cap on hospital executive pay
A bill introduced in the Vermont state Senate by Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky on Jan. 24 would cap compensation for hospital executives and clinical leadership.
HSHS taps Bon Secours executive as physician enterprise CEO
Leanne Yanni, MD, has been appointed president and CEO of Illinois physician enterprise for Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System, effective March 17.
Yale New Haven exec heads to UF Health
UF Health has named Michael Holmes senior vice president and regional president of its Gainesville market, effective March 17.
