Category: ROOT

The downsides of implementing new technology: Q&A with MSU Health Care's CMIO Dr. Nathan Fitton

East Lansing, Mich.-based MSU Health Care’s new chief medical information officer Nathan Fitton, DO, is looking to augment his organization’s electronic medical record system so that it can provide staff and providers with enhanced clinical interaction…

NYC Health + Hospitals opens $923M Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital

NYC Health + Hospitals is to open its $923 million Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital on May 2, the first new public hospital in New York City since 1982.

The untapped supply chain talent pool: How 1 VP gets the community involved

For Jeremy Strong, Chicago-based Rush University System for Health’s vice president for supply chain operations, the ability to affect both patients and the community is one of the most rewarding parts of hospital supply chain.

Surgeon general: Why the US needs to address loneliness

It’s time for the U.S. to prioritize Americans’ social connections and address the health implications of loneliness, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, wrote in an April 30 opinion piece for The New York Times. 

Amazon's pharmacy business 'off to a good start,' CEO says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said its pharmacy business is “off to a good start” and fits into its larger mission of reshaping healthcare, according to a recent earnings call.

83 women file sue Indiana physician for alleged abuse

Eighty-three women have filed a lawsuit against Indiana OB-GYN William David Moore, MD, and three health facilities alleging inappropriate behavior towards female patients, according to an April 30 report from Fox affiliate WXIN. 

VMG Health acquires healthcare consulting firm

Healthcare strategy and advisory firm VMG Health has acquired healthcare consulting firm BSM Consulting. 

HCA Florida hospitals welcome ethics and compliance chief

Jamil Wilcox has joined HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Atlantis and HCA Florida JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach as ethics and compliance officer, according to a May 1 news release shared with Becker’s.

2 hospitals tap former pharmacy director for president

Denise Needham, PharmD, will become president of two Maine hospitals, effective May 8. 

Biggest ASC deals in April

Here are four major ASC deals Becker’s reported on in April: