Nurses at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage raised concerns over the implementation of virtual nursing, arguing that the change could jeopardize patient safety, Anchorage Daily News reported Oct. 31.
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HCA has $6B in capital projects under development, CEO says
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare continued its impressive growth streak in the third quarter and the health system is showing no signs of slowing down, according to CEO Sam Hazen.
Ascension sells 5-hospital system in Alabama for $450M
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Authority has acquired Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, effective Nov. 1.
AbbVie Foundation gifts UChicago Medicine with $75M: 3 things to know
UChicago Medicine has received a $75 million gift from the AbbVie Foundation — a nonprofit focused on advancing health equity — to support the development of its new 575,000-square-foot cancer pavilion.
Which EHRs do small hospitals prefer?
Small standalone hospitals are opting for Meditech and Epic EHR systems, an Oct. 31 report from KLAS found.
10 things to know about the path to — and from — CEO
The timing and approach to filling hospital and health system CEO positions vary widely across organizations and individuals.
IU Health operating margin drops to 2.5% amid higher costs, expansion
Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health saw $173 million in operating income (2.5% margin) for the first nine months of 2024 ended Sept. 30, a 32.2% decrease from the $255 million (4% margin) during the same time period in 2023, according to an Oc…
The state of the nursing workforce: 4 national survey findings
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Jarrard, a communications consulting firm and division of Chartis, has released its third annual national nurse survey, providing strategic insights into the nursing workforce.
How HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS stack up in Q3
The third quarter marked contrasting financial outcomes for four of the largest for-profit health systems in the country.
Michigan hospitals plan merger
Harbor Beach (Mich.) Community Hospital is planning to merge with Pigeon, Mich.-based Scheurer Health.
