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Why hospital consolidation is booming in Pennsylvania

Hospital consolidation continues to reshape the nation’s healthcare landscape, with mergers and acquisitions becoming a dominant strategy for health systems seeking financial stability, operational efficiencies and expanded patient access. 

Stanford wields a 'FURM' test on AI

At Stanford Health Care, artificial intelligence is a key tool supporting the organization’s mission to advance precision health and improve patient outcomes. However, as President and CEO David Entwistle and Chief Data Scientist Nigam Shah, MD, PhD, t…

New York hospital workers reach 4-year deal with 22% raises

More than 750 1199SEIU union members at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, N.Y., would receive 22.25% wage increases under a four-year agreement.

ChristianaCare adds cardiology to primary care practice

Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare is adding cardiology services to its primary care practice in West Grove, Pa.

Former hospital spokesperson directs film

The former spokesperson of Riverdale, Ga.-based Southern Regional Medical Center is releasing his debut film.

Providence's plan to make tech meaningful for clinicians

Providence is doubling down on its commitment to digital transformation and AI, with Chief Transformation Officer Sara Vaezy at the helm.

4 states changing corporate income tax rates in 2025

On Jan. 1, three U.S. states cut their corporate income tax rates, while one state raised corporate taxes by eliminating its lower income bracket.

Hurricane-damaged hospital selects TruBridge for EHR, RCM 

Lady of the Sea General Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Galliano, La., selected TruBridge as its EHR and revenue cycle management provider. 

5 states with the fewest new ASCs

Here are the five states with the fewest new ASC developments in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:

Patients reach data breach settlement with New Jersey cardiology practice

Mulkay Cardiology Consultants at Holy Name Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J., has settled a class action lawsuit over allegations that it failed to adequately protect patient information during a 2023 data breach, according to a Jan. 27 report from To…