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Adventist Health names new CIO

Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health has named Jennifer Stemmler as its new CIO.

Wisconsin hospital to open ahead of schedule

Whitehall, Wis.-based Gundersen Tri-County Hospital is set to open its doors July 24 after projecting that construction would be complete in spring 2024, local news outlet WEAU reported April 23.

Healthcare 'silver linings': 21 hospital leaders on what's worth celebrating

The American Hospital Association kicked off its annual conference in Washington, D.C., on April 23 with discussions about hospital finances, rural healthcare challenges and opportunities to create better access to mental and behavioral healthcare.
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Sutter Health enjoys credit upgrade as operating income retains strength

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health saw various credit ratings upgraded to “A+” from “A,” Fitch said April 24.

3 things to know about ASC reimbursement

Low reimbursements, especially when combined with high rates of inflation, have become one of the greatest challenges ASCs are up against in 2023.

3 ASC deals shaping the industry

The ASC industry is slowly consolidating, and three deals in the last five years point to the different ways ASC chains are growing. 

The types of hospitals still most likely to share medical records by fax

The way hospitals share medical records often depends on their size and location, with many still sending letters — yes, through the mail — and others using electronic exchanges, a Government Accountability Office study found.

3 health systems join Amazon, CVS, Best Buy in supporting home-care expansion

A coalition featuring Amazon, Best Buy, CVS Health and three health systems is supporting federal legislation aimed at bringing more healthcare into the home.

McLaren St. Luke's to close early due to EHR migration

Maumee, Ohio-based McLaren St. Luke’s is closing its facility earlier than expected because of the extra time the hospital will need to migrate its EHR system and other IT data, WTVG reported April 24. 

El Centro data reveals major operating challenges

Troubled El Centro (Calif.) Regional Medical Center has released data showing significant ongoing financial challenges, including operating income $17.8 million under budget for the fiscal year to date as of March 31.