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New Hampshire system taps C-suite leader from Michigan
Bruce Carrier has been appointed chief human resources officer of Concord (N.H.) Hospital Health System.
Kentucky medical group names Orlando Health finance leader CFO
Lexington (Ky.) Clinic has named Jason Ladd its new CFO, effective Oct. 21.
45% of Medicare beneficiaries can't afford 1 hospital stay: Study
Between 34.6% and 50.7% of Medicare beneficiaries with modest incomes may lack sufficient to cover a hospital stay out of pocket, according to a study published Oct. 29 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Health groups protest California's plan to reduce maternal deaths
Dozens of maternal health organizations and advocates are pressuring the California surgeon general to stop the rollout of a plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality, The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 29.
Investing in women's heart health could save US $28B annually: 10 things to know
The U.S. economy could grow by $28 billion annually by 2040 if women’s heart health was addressed equally to that of men.
Alaska hospital launches virtual nursing, home health programs
Anchorage-based Providence Alaska Medical Center has launched a virtual nursing program and home-based care services.
Cleveland Clinic expands care in the Bahamas
Cleveland Clinic is expanding its care in the Bahamas by adding a second in-country representative.
How 1 system reduced ED costs by adding 1 palliative care physician
A pilot program at Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health reduced inpatient mortality, readmission, ICU utilization and the total cost of care, while boosting staff satisfaction, Hospice News reported Oct. 28.
Arizona hospital taps new CFO
Tucson (Ariz.) Medical Center has tapped Bradley Hipp as CFO, according to a LinkedIn post from the hospital.
