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Why Novant charges for MyChart messages and UNC Health doesn't

To bill or not to bill for MyChart messages? Two North Carolina health systems have different answers to that question.

Whirlpool CIO named to Corewell Health board

Danielle Brown, senior vice president and CIO of Whirlpool Corp., has been appointed to the board of Corewell Health, which has dual headquarters in Grand Rapids and Southfield, Mich.

MultiCare reports steep losses but sees some hope on labor costs

Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System reported an overall $515 million loss in 2022 as it suffered from declines in investment values as well as from inflationary pressures hitting its labor and other expenses.

5 recent chief medical, nursing officer moves

Five chief medical and nursing officer moves Becker’s has covered since Feb. 8: 

6 hospitals seeking CEOs

Here are six hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs.

Walmart heir's medical school taps founding dean, CEO

Alice L. Walton Medical School — founded by Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton — has named Sharmila Makhija, MD, its founding dean and CEO. 

5 hospitals seeking chief medical officers

Below are five health systems and hospitals currently seeking chief medical officers.

Ventra Health taps president of anesthesia medicine

Ventra Health, a revenue cycle management company, has added Angie Knight as its president of anesthesia medicine, according to a Feb. 13 press release sent to Becker’s. 

Ocshner hospital names chief of staff, commissioner

The Slidell (La.) Memorial Hospital’s board of commissioners has tapped two new leaders, nola.com reported Feb. 13. 

Mississippi grapples with 900% increase in infants born with syphilis

What is being called an “alarming” 900 percent increase in infants being treated for congenital syphilis in Mississippi has health officials concerned, NBC News reported Feb. 11. The increase is also disproportionately affecting Black mothers and infan…