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5 innovation partnerships with Mayo Clinic

From AI to biotech, Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has been making waves by tapping some innovation-minded partners.

3 hospitals, health systems seeking CIOs, CMIOs

Chief medical information officers and CIOs ensure technology is both beneficial for clinical workflows and implemented appropriately. Below is a list of hospitals and health systems searching for IT executive talent:

Cityblock Health cuts 12% of staff

Digital health company Cityblock Health, which focuses on primary care for underserved communities, is laying off 12 percent of its staff, equating to 155 employees. 

Hospital cybersecurity vendor decrypts LockBit

Nubeva Technologies, a hospital cybersecurity vendor, decrypted live LockBit ransomware at an unnamed 240-bed hospital.

Nebraska hospital extends EHR partnership

Columbus (Neb.) Community Hospital is expanding its partnership with digital health company Altera Digital Health to use the Paragon EHR for seven more years.

Oregon hospital nurses avert strike with 'historic wage increases'

Members of the Oregon Nurses Association have called off their planned strike after reaching a tentative agreement with St. Charles Bend.

CMS piloting value-based primary care model in 8 states

CMS’ is piloting a new value-based primary care model in eight states through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation that will seek to create more coordinated care for rural and underserved populations.

11 strategies to 'root out racism,' per Mount Sinai diversity leaders 

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System is on a mission to systematically address racism with real-time action instead of lip service. The health system’s Road Map for Action to Address Racism committee provided an update on its efforts to “root …

Cancer drug shortage is complicating treatment, survey finds

The ongoing shortages of numerous oncology medications are causing delays in care for patients at cancer centers, according to a study from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 

CMS moves to strengthen primary care

CMS unveiled the Making Care Primary Model, a new primary care initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes and equity for individuals and communities, June 8.