Some Republican lawmakers are opposing plans to regulate AI in healthcare, specifically a Department of Health and Human Services proposal to establish assurance labs that would evaluate AI tools, Politico reported Dec. 2.
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Providence names regional CNO
Providence Swedish North Puget Sound has appointed Mila Sprouse, MSN, RN, to serve as chief nursing officer, according to a Dec. 2 news release sent to Becker’s.
California system posts $165M annual operating loss, -18.5% margin
Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health, a two-hospital system, reported a $165.1 million operating loss (-18.5% margin) for the fiscal year ending June 30, a notable slump from the $29.5 million loss (-3% margin) posted in the previous fiscal year.&nbs…
3 anesthesia pay cuts in 2024
Anesthesia providers are facing significant reimbursement challenges in 2024, with cuts coming from both private insurers and federal policy changes.
Virginia system CEO to exit
Mike McDermott, MD, president and CEO of Fredericksburg, Va.-based Mary Washington Healthcare, will depart the two-hospital health system to become president and CEO of Montage Health in Monterey, Calif., according to a Dec. 2 news release shared with …
VillageMD's CEO steps down
Former VillageMD CEO Tim Barry has stepped down.
10 hospitals shuttering services in 1 month
Becker’s reported on 10 hospitals or health systems shuttering services in November, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate.
Aligning the chief human resources officer and CEO
Personnel shortages and staff burnout are among the most pressing workforce challenges hospital CEOs face, highlighting the need for alignment between human resources leadership and the CEO in shaping staff-related initiatives.
California physician pleads guilty to $1.4M Medicare fraud scheme
California physician Lilit Baltaian, MD, has pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud related to her false home health certifications and fraudulent billings.
A rising preference for female leadership
While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.
