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Cedars-Sinai expands lung care capacity amid wildfires

Cedars-Sinai is preparing for a surge in patients with respiratory issues as wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles County. 

Tufts exec: Bird flu outbreak unlikely to become a pandemic

Although any existing or emerging virus can become a pandemic, the H5N1 outbreak that has infected 66 Americans and more than 900 dairy herds is “poorly suited for pandemic potential,” according to Shira Doron, MD. 

Health system ransomware attacks double in '24

Health system ransomware attacks nearly doubled in 2024, affecting more than 1,000 U.S. hospitals, cybersecurity firm Emsisoft reported.

Why hair care is a priority at this Kansas hospital

Lenexa-based University of Kansas Health System launched a new personalized haircare kit program for patients.

Hospitals' top focus for 2025: Poll

In 2025, hospitals and health systems have said they are focused on two things: financial stability and patient experience.

13 keys to a successful EHR install

Customer satisfaction with EHR implementations has fallen in recent years, but the projects can still be successful with “diligent attention, planning and effort from every stakeholder involved,” KLAS Research reported Jan. 10.

Montana medical center investigates physician's unauthorized patient data storage

Sidney (Mont.) Health Center disclosed a privacy incident involving patient information after discovering a physician saved patient data to a personal Google account without authorization.

MU Health Care program to support healthcare worker well-being

Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care’s Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program is offering support to healthcare workers across the state after the Missouri Physicians Health Program ended services in December.

Hospital margins dip to 3.3%

Average nonprofit hospital margins dipped to 3.3% in November, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” released Jan. 9.

Healthcare job cuts fall 11.9% year over year

The healthcare sector, including hospitals, healthcare providers and manufacturers of health-related products, saw a decrease in job cuts in 2024 compared to the year prior, according to one new analysis.