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Nurses vote 'no confidence' in California hospital administration, board

Members of the California Nurses Association voted “no confidence” in both the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital board and the administration, a union spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s June 26. 

MetroHealth finds employee inappropriately accessed patient records for several years

MetroHealth said it discovered that an employee was inappropriately accessing patient records since 2008, cleveland.com reported June 26. 

MetroHealth finds employee inappropriately accessed patient records for several years

MetroHealth said it discovered that an employee was inappropriately accessing patient records since 2008, cleveland.com reported June 26. 

From patient care to workforce management: 49 healthcare leaders share the best part about their jobs

From improving the lives of patients to creating a healthy and cohesive workplace, 49 healthcare leaders — including surgeons, CEOs, administrators and more — told Becker’s the best part about their jobs. 

Cyberattacks on hospitals: An escalating 'regional disaster'

A recent study found the greater disruptions at nearby facilities grave enough to consider hospital ransomware attacks a “regional disaster,” and the number of attacks are on track to increase in 2023, NPR reported June 25.

Criticism spreads to US News' hospital rankings

U.S. News & World Report has been receiving backlash for its medical school rankings since the beginning of the year. Now, that discontent is spreading to its popular best hospitals rankings. 

Patients are likely to switch providers if digital tools are hard to use

The No. 1 reason healthcare consumers consider switching their healthcare provider is because digital tools are too difficult to use or understand, according to research from customer engagement software company Redpoint Global. 

Who is acquiring the vast majority of physician practices?

Private equity has been the largest acquirer of private physician practices over the last five years, according to 2023 data from the American Hospital Association.

Colorado campus housing SCA Health ASC sold

The Englewood, Colo.-based Dry Creek Medical Campus, which is anchored by a full-service ASC leased to Englewood-based Orthopedic Centers of Colorado in partnership with Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health, has sold to Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne …

Plans for New Hampshire ASC gain approval

A new surgery center has been approved for development at Pease International Tradeport in New Hampshire, Seacoastonline reported June 26.