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15 states where nonprofit hospitals see highest expenses

Nonprofit hospitals’ adjusted expenses per inpatient day can vary greatly by region and state, with a threefold difference between the lowest and highest and and a national average of $3,013. 

Oregon lawmakers approve minimum staffing mandate for hospitals

The Oregon Senate agreed with its House and passed HB2697, a minimum staffing mandate for hospital workers, on June 22. 

150 join class action against Harvard, former morgue manager

As of June 23, 150 people have joined a class-action lawsuit against Boston-based Harvard University and the school’s former morgue manager in a case related to stolen human remains, according to NBC Boston. 

7 hospital, health system layoffs in 3 weeks

Here are seven hospitals and health systems laying off employees that Becker’s has reported on since June 1: 

UNC Health creates generative AI chatbot

Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health has created a generative AI-based internal chatbot using Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service. 

Connecticut medical office building sells for $1.5M

A 22,700-square-foot North Haven, Conn.-based medical office building has sold for $1.5 million, according to a June 23 report from the Hartford Business Journal.

'Best Children's Hospital' CEOs on making the 2023-24 Honor Roll

What do the C-suite leaders at America’s top pediatric hospitals have to say about being named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-24 Honor Roll? Becker’s compiled their reactions, after learning they made the top 10 Honor Roll…

Healthcare cyberattack surge putting financial pressure on organizations

The rise in hospital and health system cyberattacks is adding to the financial pressures many organizations are still facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomberg reported June 23. 

Why telehealth was a boon for 5-year-old Boston Children's patient

Telehealth has helped transform care for Boston Children’s Hospital patients who no longer have to endure the stress of traveling for every appointment. Just ask 5-year-old Weston Mahady.

How Nicklaus Children's Hospital uses VR to put patients at ease

Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is using Smileyscope’s virtual reality tools to put patients at ease during needle-based procedures.