Sharon (Pa.) Regional Hospital, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, closed Jan. 5 with knowledge and consent of the state, a person with knowledge of the decision told Becker’s on Jan. 6.
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Where hospital at home is lacking
Hospital-at-home programs are largely concentrated at large, urban, nonprofit and academic facilities, a new study found.
UPMC and Providence's 2025 tech roadmap
In 2025, UPMC and Providence are prioritizing artificial intelligence initiatives to enhance clinical operations and caregiver experiences.
Hawaii nurses plan 3-day strike
Members of the Hawaii Nurses Association are set to begin a three-day strike on Jan. 13 at The Queen’s Medical Center’s campuses in Honolulu and Ewa Beach.
AdventHealth creates new C-suite role
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has introduced a new executive role: chief AI officer.
UK HealthCare cuts ED mental health visits with assessment program
In its first six months of operation, Lexington, Ky.-based UK HealthCare’s EmPATH unit helped more than 1,800 patients and reduced emergency department readmissions.
Southeastern Spine Institute joins Novant Health
Mount Pleasant, S.C.-based Southeastern Spine Institute joined Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health, effective Jan. 1.
Adventist Health taps Central California CFO
Heidar Thordarson has been named CFO of Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health’s Central California network, according to a post on his LinkedIn page.
Investor confidence wavers in healthcare
Healthcare stocks begin 2025 with headwinds and election-driven uncertainty compounding an already tough market.
Illinois colonoscopy legislation takes effect
In August, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2385, requiring insurance coverage for all colonoscopies in patients that show signs or symptoms of colon cancer or have an existing colon condition.
