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Hospital leadership post-pandemic — it's personal, says Nebraska children's hospital CEO Chanda Chacon

Many hospital leaders know that one of the keys to success is to surround yourself with smart people — the kind of professionals who help you rise to the occasion and balance out your strengths. 

Are chief AI officers hospitals' next C-suite leader? We asked Northwestern's

Hospitals and health systems are increasingly adding tech-focused positions like chief digital officers and chief data officers to the C-suite. Following the rise in artificial intelligence in healthcare, could chief AI officers be far behind?

Rhinovirus accounted for three-quarters of viral infections for children during the pandemic

The occurrence of rhinovirus and enterovirus among children rose slightly between 2019 and 2020 — surprising some and revealing new insights for pediatricians. 

Phoenix Children's to add almost 100 beds as part of expansion

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is adding 97 beds at its Thomas campus as part of an expansion that will see the location increase its licensed bed capacity to approximately 500.

5 steps to build a great IT department, according to Corewell Health's CIO

Corewell Health’s Chief Digital and Information Officer Jason Joseph said having a clear strategy for your hospital and health system’s IT department is the No. 1 tip in building a successful IT department. 

US physicians are experiencing a data overload

More than 7 in 10 physicians said they are suffering from a data overload, Politico reported Feb. 8.  

Duke health system promotes COO to CEO

Craig Albanese, MD, has been selected as the next CEO of Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System.

A COVID-19 drug that works for all variants won't hit the market anytime soon — here's why

An experimental COVID-19 antiviral has been shown to cut the risk of hospital admission in half and appears to work across variants. Despite its promising attributes, it’s unlikely to reach the U.S. market anytime soon because of regulatory challenges …

GE HealthCare set to acquire AI imaging company

GE HealthCare has entered into an agreement to acquire Caption Health, an artificial intelligence disease detection and ultrasound scanning company.

Atrium Health unveils research on how gun violence affects hospitals, patients

North Carolina has been the site of several mass shootings throughout the last several years, and Atrium Health, one of the state’s largest health systems, has in turn seen an increase in the number of gunshot victims. Between 2017 and 2021, the health…