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Healthcare's job gains in February: 4 things to know

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 52,000 jobs in February, consistent with the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the previous 12 months, according to the latest jobs report, published March 7. 

Inside UC San Diego Health's mission control for patient flow

With inpatient demand stretching hospital capacity thin, UC San Diego Health is taking a collaborative, data-driven approach to proactively refine how patients move through the health system. 

MyMichigan Health to close retail health clinics

Midland based-MyMichigan Health is closing its EZCare clinics, located inside Meijer stores, and redirecting patients to nearby MyMichigan urgent care, community care, or their primary care provider. 

Fitch revises UPMC's outlook to negative after 2 years of 'significant' losses

Fitch affirmed Pittsburgh-based UPMC’s “A” rating, but lowered the system’s outlook to negative after “two years of significant operating losses.”

AI governance 'no small task': Inside evolving structures for 3 health systems

Health systems are rapidly adopting and deploying artificial intelligence-driven technology to drive efficiencies and ease clinician administrative burden. But not all technologies are helpful, and the wrong investment could cost health systems million…

Walgreens to go private in $10B deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered into a $10 billion definitive agreement with New York City-based Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, to take the company private.

Prospect taking steps to close Crozer's 2 remaining hospitals

Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings plans to file a motion to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa., and Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, Pa., The Philadelphia Inquirer reported March 6.

Why Children's Minnesota's CEO sees change ahead for pediatrics

In more than seven years as CEO of Children’s Minnesota, Mark Gorelick, MD, has kept a sharp focus on improving patient experience.

Some tariffs delayed; judge blocks federal funding freeze — 5 healthcare updates

President Donald Trump has granted temporary tariff exemptions on imports from Mexico and Canada that are covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, signed by President Trump during his first term.

Mount Sinai expands staff mental health program to public

New York City-based Mount Sinai is expanding its resilience-focused behavioral health services to the general public, building on a program originally developed to support its workforce during the pandemic.