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7 Epic updates in 30 days

From creating a new coalition with Intermountain Health to gaining more hospital and health system customers, here are seven updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in December:

Judge OKs Steward Pennsylvania hospital closure

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez has approved the Jan. 6 closure of Steward Health Care’s Sharon Regional (Pa.) Hospital. 

Big companies shrink manager, executive ranks: Bold or bad idea?

U.S. public companies have downsized their middle manager ranks by about 6% since the end of 2021, a new analysis finds.

St. Tammany Health unveils new $75M ASC

Covington, La.-based St. Tammany Health System has opened its new St. Tammany Health System Surgery facility, AN17 reported Dec. 39. 

Scripps Health shares $13M in bonuses to mark 100th year

Scripps Health is concluding its centennial year with a $13.1 million payout to employees.

How insurance denials disrupt cancer care: 5 investigation notes

As public scrutiny of the health insurance industry continues to mount, another group has emerged among those who claim they have been harmed by insurance company practices. 

Why one of the nation's busiest EDs offers dental care

Emergency departments aren’t typically equipped to handle toothaches, but at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, dental care is now just a room away.

3 strategies for fostering a resilient workforce: McKinsey

To adapt to disruptions, successful leaders need an innovative and engaged workforce, according to a Dec. 6 article from McKinsey. 

24 states report high levels of respiratory virus activity

Respiratory virus activity levels are rising in many parts of the country, with 24 states reporting high levels for the week ending Dec. 21, up from 14 the week prior. 

'Never waste a good crisis': The keys behind a Louisiana system's financial comeback

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, a 10-hospital system headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., achieved a $241 million turnaround in fiscal year 2024 under the leadership of CFO Mike Gleason, who told Becker’s the feat was “a total team eff…