On June 8, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly ceremonially signed a bill to increase the criminal penalties for people convicted of battery of a healthcare provider.
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Northwell expands into UAE
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-Northwell Health is expanding into the United Arab Emirates through a new partnership with Abu Dahbi-based provider Burjeel Holdings.
Hospital, health systems increasingly unpopular in Congress as lawmakers seek accountability
Inflation, rising healthcare costs and allegations of questionable business practices may be some of the reasons why lawmakers are increasingly pushing back on hospitals and health systems, according to a June 8 Roll Call article.
Former Cigna executive barred from taking CVS role: What ASCs need to know
Former Cigna executive Amy Bricker has been barred by a federal judge from working for CVS Health while a lawsuit over her noncompete clause moves forward.
5 latest cyberattacks on hospitals
Cyberattacks can be enormously disruptive to hospital infrastructure and services.
7 hospitals seeking marketing talent
Several health systems and hospitals across the country are searching for marketing talent.
Why Phoenix Children's is embracing an 'experimental' approach to ChatGPT
As hospitals and health systems begin to navigate potential use cases for generative AI technology such as ChatGPT in healthcare, David Higginson, chief innovation officer of Phoenix Children’s Hospital, told Becker’s that he isn’t “over regulating” th…
'Shoot to where the puck is going': Health systems' biggest growth opportunities
From expanding health plans to developing destination programs and ramping up their ambulatory surgery center presence, health systems are focused on growth in many areas.
How Mayo, UNC Health + more are ensuring generative AI is safe
As generative AI such as ChatGPT is being touted as a new tool that can significantly reduce administrative burdens on providers, hospitals and health systems are proceeding with caution when it comes to the technology.
Colorado hospital CEO: Intermountain's insurance plan 'keeping us up at night'
The CEO of an independent community hospital in Colorado is raising concerns about Intermountain Health’s intent to expand its insurance plan into the state next year.
