Charleston, W.V.-based Vandalia Health, which was created by the merger of two West Virginia health systems, has named a CIO and chief technology officer.
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Banner, ChristianaCare, U of Iowa websites also hit by cyberattack
More U.S. hospitals and health systems have reported that their websites went down this week after a cyberattack that Russian hacking group Killnet claimed responsibility for.
The Hospitals of Providence campus promotes COO to CEO
The Hospitals of Providence, an eight-hospital health system based in El Paso, Texas, has promoted David Byrd to CEO of its Transmountain campus, El Paso Inc. reported Feb. 1.
$400M U of Utah hospital project moves forward
Salt Lake City-based University of Utah is moving forward with its $400 million hospital in West Valley City as its health system prepares to break ground in 2024, The Salt Lake Tribune reported Feb. 1.
North Carolina hospital launches on-demand pay for workers
Mount Airy, N.C.-based Northern Regional Hospital is experimenting with on-demand pay benefits for employees as part of its recruitment and retention efforts.
Paxlovid, Lagevrio prescriptions no longer need a positive COVID-19 test
The FDA altered its emergency use authorizations on Paxlovid and Lagevrio, two COVID-19 treatments, on Feb. 1 to revoke a requirement for a positive COVID-19 test before a provider can prescribe them.
GoodRx might pay $1.5M for sharing patient data
GoodRx Holdings illegally shared patient data to advertise on Facebook and Google, the Federal Trade Commission said Feb. 1, and the Justice Department filed a first-of-its-kind proposed order totaling $1.5 million against the prescription savings prov…
Cardiovascular Institute of the South strikes private equity partnership for national expansion
Houma, La.-based Cardiovascular Institute of the South has partnered with private equity firm Lee Equity Partners to launch a national platform called Cardiovascular Logistics.
Mayo Clinic expands partnership with data privacy company TripleBlind
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has expanded its partnership with TripleBlind, a company that deidentifies patient data, to allow health systems and developers to collaborate on digital health solutions.
HCA Midwest Health names new CFO
Overland Park, Kan.-based HCA Midwest Health has named Miah Stutts as its new CFO.
