Renton, Wash.-based Providence has reported a $345 million operating loss in the first quarter on revenue of $6.8 billion.
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Tenet hospital faces disability discrimination suit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Tenet Healthcare hospital in Alabama for allegedly violating federal disability laws by terminating an employee who had requested medical accommodation.
12 health system leaders among health IT influencers 'worth a follow'
Twelve health system leaders were named to the 2023 Health IT Influencers list May 22 by HealthTech Magazine.
5 health system leaders named to advisory board of virtual nursing company
Five health system nursing leaders have been named advisors at virtual nursing company AvaSure.
Hackensack Meridian to pilot EMS program for Medicare patients
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has been selected to pilot a new care delivery model created by CMS that aims to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and associated costs for Medicare patients.
ChatGPT fails American College of Gastroenterology pre-board assessment
Artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT made headlines earlier this year when it passed the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam; however, when given the American College of Gastroenterology’s pre-board assessment, it failed to make the grade.
The 25 best places to live in the U.S. for 2023, 2024
Green Bay, Wis., has been named the top place to live in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, according to a May 16 list published by U.S. News & World Report.
Wisconsin hospitals ask state for $185M a year to curb Medicaid losses
Leaders from 108 Wisconsin hospitals and health systems are seeking $185 million a year from the state’s budget surplus to curb Medicaid losses.
More New York City physicians authorize strike
Members of the Committee of Interns and Residents voted to authorize a strike at two Mount Sinai hospitals in New York City on May 22 — the same day more than 150 union physicians began a strike at NYC Health + Hospitals’ Elmhurst Hospital.
American Lung Association calls for improved diversity in clinical trials
The American Lung Association has established a campaign to boost the inclusion of Black individuals in lung cancer clinical trials.
