Minneapolis-based Fairview Health has had its credit rating downgraded from “A” to “BBB+” amid concern its operating income is unlikely to improve for some time, according to a Feb. 2 S&P Global note shared with Becker’s.
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Innovative champion and cardiologist Dr. Kenneth Johnson dies at 97
Kenneth Johnson, MD, a cardiologist, U.S. Navy veteran and innovative champion of bringing modern medicine to underserved areas, died Jan. 28 at 97, the Legacy reported.
CEO of 24 nursing homes charged with 12 counts of fraud, conspiracy
A Wisconsin indictment charged Kevn Breslin, CEO of Park Ridge, N.J.-based Atrium Health and Senior Living, with a scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid.
How social media can be a friend, not foe, to hospitals
Social media can be a valuable tool for promoting hospitals and health systems but can harm their reputations in a matter of “seconds” if used in the wrong way, human resources and marketing chiefs told Becker’s.
4 health systems facing lawsuits for data breaches
Several health systems have faced lawsuits regarding data breach incidents.
Florida hospital takes down IT systems, diverts patients amid IT security issue
Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial HealthCare is canceling outpatient procedures, non-emergency surgical procedures and diverting ambulances as it deals with an IT security issue.
3 things to know about Cleveland Clinic's new CFO
Cleveland Clinic selected Dennis Laraway as its next chief financial officer.
Virginia Mason Franciscan hospital launches new at-home care program
Tacoma, Wash.-based St. Joseph Medical Center, part of Tacoma-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is launching a new at-home care program through a partnership with recovery company Contessa.
Why the mpox outbreak only lasted 6 months: 3 notes for future infection crises
The highly infectious mpox virus, formerly called monkeypox, was declared a public health emergency in August and ended Jan. 31 thanks to an aggressive, highly coordinated public response, ABC News reported Feb. 2.
California hospital names Kelly Linden CEO
Pomona, Calif.-based Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare has named Kelly Linden its new president and CEO.
