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States will play 'important role' in Medicaid funding battles: Tenet CEO

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare leaders have stressed that the system is disciplined and adaptable amid potential regulatory changes in healthcare policy under the new Trump administration.

Mass General consolidates chief medical officer roles amid layoffs

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is consolidating chief medical officer leadership across its academic medical centers as it plans to conduct mass layoffs across the organization.

$1.6B Pennsylvania hospital pavilion renamed after 'transformative' $100M+ gift

The Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania will be renamed The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs in recognition of a “transformative gift” from Catherine and Anthony Clifton, Penn Medicine said in a Feb. 12 news release share…

MaineHealth hospital names president

Tricia Costigan has been named president of MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. 

Cedars-Sinai pilots 'virtual assistant' for nurses

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is piloting the use of an artificial intelligence-powered mobile app designed to reduce nurses’ documentation burdens. 

The 6 roles University Hospitals leans on to improve care

In its effort to enhance patient care and experience, Cleveland-based University Hospitals has engaged its front-line staff to inspire changes.

WVU Medicine opens new bariatric surgery clinic

Martinsburg, W.Va.-based West Virginia University Berkeley Medical Center has opened a new bariatric surgery clinic, Herald-Mail Media reported Feb. 12. 

USPI revenue climbs to $4.5B: 7 things to know

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International reported $4.5 billion in net operating revenues for 2024, a 15.4% increase from $3.9 billion in 2023, according to parent company Tenet Healthcare’s earnings report released on Feb. 21.

New York nurse practitioner sentenced for $11M disability loan fraud scheme

A nurse practitioner has been sentenced to five years in prison after stealing the identities of 12 physicians and orchestrating an $11.2 million disability loan fraud scheme. 

Cities tackle ED overcrowding with a 911 solution

There are about 20 nurse navigation programs across the county that coordinate with 911 emergency dispatch centers to free up ambulances and reduce emergency department visits.