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Oklahoma physician, pharmacist charged with manslaughter in patient death

Alexander Frank, MD, and Justin Lee have been charged with second-degree manslaughter after administering the wrong dose of medication to a patient, which resulted in death, KFOR reported May 16. 

Will AI revolutionize healthcare? ChatGPT has thoughts

Artificial intelligence has been on the tip of the tongue for healthcare executives since OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year.

Parkview operating losses continue ahead of UCHealth merger

Pueblo, Colo.-based Parkview Health System reported a $17.5 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2023, according to an unaudited balance sheet. 

New Jersey hospital requiring massive overhaul reports over $300M losses in past 2 years

Newark, N.J.-based University Hospital, the only public hospital in the state, has reported $157.1 million in operating losses for the fiscal year ending March 31, adding to the $152.1 million loss in the same period ending March 31, 2022.

California governor signs bill to allocate $150M to struggling, closed hospitals

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation creating a $150 million loan program for financially distressed hospitals into law May 15. 

California governor signs bill to allocate $150M to struggling, closed hospitals

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation creating a $150 million loan program for financially distressed hospitals into law May 15. 

Carilion Clinic adds president to COO's title

Steve Arner, executive vice president and COO of Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic, was promoted to president and COO of the seven-hospital health system.

USPI vs. AmSurg vs. SCA Health: 10 key comparisons to know in 2023

United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and SCA Health are the largest ASC chains in the U.S.

RWJBarnabas Health reports operating upswing of $47M as it looks to cut high expenses

West Orange, N.J-based RWJBarnabas Health has adopted a number of initiatives to reduce its staffing costs as overall expenses increased 12.1 percent in the quarter ending March 31. Revenues for the period totaled $2 billion, up 15 percent from the pre…

Nurse job postings up 53% over pre-COVID numbers, Indeed says

With May marking the American Nurses Association’s National Nurses Month, Indeed examined the latest trends in the nursing job market.