Category: ROOT

Texas health system breached due to software vulnerability

Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health System is notifying patients and employees that some of their protected health information may have been compromised during a cyberattack, ABC13 reported June 23. 

Duke Health's algorithm can reduce surgical scheduling errors

Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health found that algorithms were 13 percent more accurate than humans at predicting surgical time needed in the operating room. 

UNC Southeastern downgraded as balance sheet continues to weaken

UNC Southeastern, which is now part of the Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health system, saw its ratings on a series of bonds downgraded to “BB” amid operating losses and sustained weakness in its balance sheet, S&P Global said June 23.

AdventHealth names CEO for 3 hospitals

Mike Murrill was named president and CEO for AdventHealth Zephyrhills, AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Connerton in Pasco County, Florida.

$15.1M ASC opens in Indiana

Beacon Health System and Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center opened the Surgery Center of Granger (Ind.) to offer outpatient orthopedic surgery in the Northern Indiana region.

Oracle Health leads in global EHR market share

Oracle Health was the leader in global EHR market share, according to the KLAS Global EMR Market Share report.

OSF develops AI that can distribute work among nurse navigators

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare created an artificial intelligence-based algorithm that can predict the upcoming week’s work schedule for its nurse navigators who are in charge of  facilitating the process of cancer care for patients. 

RWJBarnabas outpatient center breaks ground

Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility based in Long Branch, N.J., broke ground in the development of its new Vogel Medical Campus at Tinton Falls (N.J.) on Tuesday.

Physician-owned hospitals offer lower commercial, cash prices: 5 things to know 

Physician-owned hospitals offer commercial and cash prices that are about one-third lower than non-physician-owned hospitals, according to a study published June 23 in JAMA Network Open.

Oregon system appoints CEO

Medford, Ore.-based Asante Health has named Tom Gessel president and CEO, effective Sept. 18.