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Maryland health system restores EHR amid ransomware recovery
Frederick Health has restored its EHR system nearly three weeks after a ransomware attack forced the one-hospital system to implement downtime procedures.
Sharp HealthCare taps chief strategy officer and market CEO
Scott Evans, senior vice president and CEO of Sharp Regional Hospitals, was appointed chief strategy officer and market CEO at San Diego-based Sharp HealthCare, according to a health system news release shared with Becker’s.
Inspira Health to implement Epic
Vineland, N.J.-based Inspira Health is transitioning to an Epic EHR system.
Why 5 ASCs are facing opposition
There are a host of regulations surrounding the development of ASCs, which vary greatly from state-to-state.
Delaware governor nominates healthcare leaders to hospital cost review board
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has nominated Thomas Sweeney, MD, a retired emergency medicine physician, and Gary Ferguson, a seasoned healthcare executive, to the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board.
The 'Goldilocks spot' between cardiologists, private equity
Philadelphia-based Atria Health has launched a new, independence-forward partnership model for cardiology practices.
3 CFO moves in 2 days
Here are three hospital and health system CFO moves that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 18:
Florida nurse suffers severe injuries after patient attack
A nurse at Loxahatchee, Fla.-based HCA Florida Palms West Hospital suffered critical injuries after she was attacked by a patient Feb. 18, NBC affiliate WPTV reported.
The companies putting ASC ownership back in physicians' hands
As both the ASC industry and the physician workforce overall become increasingly consolidated, some companies are pioneering alternative business models that offer financial and operational support while maintaining their independent practice.
