Chicago-based CommonSpirit posted $1.1 billion in operating losses for the nine months ending March 31. The 143-hospital system said it is taking measures to help turn the losses around.
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CDC publishes ventilation guidance for respiratory infection
The CDC published guidance on improving building ventilation to protect people from respiratory infections.
Baptist Health names inaugural VP, quality officer
Baptist Health has tapped Jeremy Goodman, MD, to serve in the newly created role of vice president and system quality officer, effective May 15.
Idaho hospital taps CEO
West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho, has named Travis Leach its next CEO.
5 plead guilty in nurse diploma scheme
Five defendants charged in the Southern District of Florida have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy after their alleged involvement in a nurse diploma scheme.
Tenet appoints CFO of 2 California hospitals
Rob Giorgiani has been appointed CFO of Doctors Hospital of Manteca (Calif.) and Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Calif., effective May 15.
Illinois hospital pays $12.5M to settle whistleblower suit for alleged billing errors
Springfield, Ill.-based St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle allegations in a whistleblower suit that it committed billing errors resulting in an overpayment for services, according to the Justice Department.
Renown Health names CEO of 2 hospitals
Samuel Weller was named CEO of Renown South Meadows Medical Center and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Reno, Nev.
Billings Clinic names CEO
Clint Seger, MD, has been promoted from interim to permanent CEO of Billings (Mont.) Clinic.
CIOs are 'healthcare leaders first': How 10 IT execs are confronting economic challenges
Economic uncertainty is giving healthcare executives across the country a headache.
