Category: ROOT

5 emerging digital health funding rounds

The digital health world is constantly changing, and investors never know which startup will be next to hit unicorn status.

3 donations to hospitals worth more than $25M

Hospitals and health systems are often a target of philanthropists and charity donations. 

New CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners takes the helm

Steven Hanks, MD, has started his tenure as president and CEO of Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners and Syracuse, N.Y.-based St. Joseph’s Health, syracuse.com reported Feb. 8. 

Despite long waits and boarding, hospital EDs can keep patients satisfied

Overcrowding in hospital emergency departments leads to low patient satisfaction which, in turn, becomes a financial punch in the gut for clinicians, as compensation incentive plans are tied directly to satisfaction scores.

Hospitals urge HHS to use pandemic-era policies as springboard for progress

The American Hospital Association is calling on HHS to ensure a smooth transition for healthcare workers and patients as the nation prepares to end the COVID-19 public health emergency directive in May.

16 gastroenterology updates

From new study findings to clinic openings, here are 16 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 24:

How profitable are California's 5-star hospitals?

California holds the most CMS 5-star hospitals of any state, based on five quality categories.

Marshfield Clinic downgraded again amid persistent operating losses

Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System has suffered a credit downgrade because of recent operating losses and amid expectations of no immediate financial improvement.

7 things to know about Woolfson Eye Institute

Sandy Springs, Ga.-based Woolfson Eye Institute is a rapidly growing physician-owned practice serving patients in the Southeast. Here are seven things to know about the practice: 

Conemaugh Health taps SSM president to lead hospital, market

Johnstown, Pa.-based Conemaugh Health System has named Rodney Reider market president and CEO of its Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, also in Johnstown, CHNINews reported Feb. 8.