Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has tapped Jesse Sulzer, MD, PhD, as chief medical officer for three hospitals in Virginia.
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ED boarding: 10 things to know
Emergency department boarding is a longstanding and urgent challenge affecting hospitals across the country. The issue has far-reaching consequences that negatively affect care quality, clinician well-being and increase costs for health systems.
Former Unity Health System CEO, CFO dies
Warren Hern, former co-CEO of Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has died.
5 GI data breaches in 2024
Here are five gastroenterology data breaches to know from 2024:
RSV vaccines less effective in immunocompromised adults: Study
A study from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients, may not produce sufficient protective antibodies against respiratory syncytial virus after vaccination.
State-by-state breakdown of hospital, health system layoffs in 2024
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of hospital and health system layoffs that took place or were announced in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
Aetna sues physician group alleging fraud scheme involving NSA's IDR process
Aetna has filed a lawsuit against Radiology Partners and Mori, Bean and Brooks, RP’s Jacksonville, Fla.-based affiliate, alleging a fraud scheme that resulted in overpayments totaling tens of millions of dollars, according to court documents obtained b…
How Jimmy Carter changed cancer care
What remains after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter encompasses more than politics and humanitarianism, it also includes cancer care, according to a Dec. 29 NBC News report.
How OSF HealthCare plans to save $200M in 5 years
Kirsten Largent, recently promoted to CFO of Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare in November, has been with the non-profit health system for 31 years, helping it navigate both significant growth and challenges brought on by the evolving healthcare i…
Most expensive Epic EHRs, ranked
Epic EHRs have been among the biggest health system investments for years — and 2024 was no exception.
