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9 health systems working with Amazon, Microsoft, Apple

Hospitals continue to seek out Big Tech companies to expand their digital health and EHR capabilities.

Top 10 least expensive hospitals to get a colonoscopy

Geneva, Ala.-based Wiregrass Medical Center is the least expensive hospital to receive a colonoscopy, according to information from data analytics company Hospital Pricing Specialists.

11 device, medication recalls for ASC leaders to know

Here are 11 important device and medication recalls since March 23 for health leaders to know: 

Forging the future of healthcare means investing in IT teams

Keith Jones, associate CIO of Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health, told Becker’s that as technology continues to evolve and change, hospitals and health systems must invest in their people to make sure they are ready for that change, especially if they’…

Top 10 most expensive hospitals to get a colonoscopy

Cleveland, Texas-based Texas Emergency Hospital is the most expensive hospital to receive a colonoscopy, according to information from data analytics company Hospital Pricing Specialists.

Doctors Medical Center chooses new chief nursing officer

Modesto, Calif.-based Doctors Medical Center has selected Misty Oglesby, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, according to a May 25 news release.

Why brain eating amoeba infections are climbing in northern states

Increasing temperatures are creating the perfect environment for the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri to thrive in. Northern U.S. states including Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota have seen infections from the bacteria climb, causing public healt…

5 best, worst paying states for advanced practice providers

Based on information from the 2023 MGMA report, advanced practice providers in Louisiana receive the highest compensation for their work, followed by Washington and Iowa. 

Without mandated reporting, medical device supply chain is blurry: FDA officials warn

FDA officials are warning that medical device shortages could worsen now that the public health emergency has expired because with its end a requirement for medical device companies to notify the agency of shortages also ceased. 

Steward Health Care names Arizona region CFO

Dallas-based Steward Health Care has named Amy Chatterton CFO its Arizona region.