Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health laid off about 40 leadership-level employees, or fewer than 2% of its leaders, last week throughout the organization, Alan Wolf, a health system spokesperson, confirmed in a statement shared with Becker’s on Nov. 21.
Artificial intelligence can streamline operational efficiencies, elevate precision medicine and boost overall clinical care. But it has a dark side for hospitals as well.
The 50 most innovative artificial intelligence companies in 2024 include three that focus on healthcare, Fortune reported.
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.
While health system CIO pay continues to rise, turnover for IT chiefs has also been accelerating.
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.
Several hospitals, care clinics and pharmacies faced power issues and curtailed services after a bomb cyclone swept through the Pacific Northwest.
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has named Mara Groom, DO, as chief medical officer of its physician and advanced practice provider group.
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.
Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health has laid off several physicians after it sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11.
