Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center is spending $65 million to upgrade its EHR system to a Cerner one, WTOV9 reported May 9.
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Former Baxter CFO to join GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare has selected James Saccara, a top executive at Baxter International, to serve as vice president and CFO, effective June 1.
4 healthcare companies named 'disruptors' for 2023
CNBC has released its 11th annual “Disruptor 50” list, honoring private companies chasing major opportunities and growing despite market challenges. At least 35 of the honorees are valued at over $1 billion.
Hospitalizations cost patients at least 60% more in January than December, study finds
The month a patient is hospitalized can have a big effect on how high their bill will be, a study published May 5 in JAMA Health Forum found.
US task force changes breast cancer screening recommendation
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is lowering the age recommendation for breast cancer screening for women with an average risk.
Viewpoint: Why CEO searches should focus on CNOs
Hospital and health system CEO searches often span state borders in an effort to find the next leader to take the reins, but failing to shift the focus inward could be what some searches are missing, according to the Community Hospital Corp., a Plano, …
Oregon dermatologist makes world record with smallest skin cancer spot diagnosis
An Oregon dermatologist diagnosed the world’s smallest skin cancer spot.
EHR vendor NextGen notifies 1 million patients of data breach
NextGen Healthcare, a provider of EHR software, said it experienced a data breach that compromised the information of 1 million patients.
New York hospital taps chief medical officer
James Syrett, MD, was appointed chief medical officer at Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital May 1, The Citizen reported.
New York hospital taps chief medical officer
James Syrett, MD, was appointed chief medical officer at Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital May 1, The Citizen reported.
