Internet-connected medical devices that feed patient data into EHRs are expected to explode in use in the coming years, presenting a cybersecurity challenge to hospitals and health systems.
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Outlook negative for Allina Health amid operating losses, capital expenditure plans
Minneapolis-based Allina Health continues to have a negative outlook amid sustained operating losses and capital spending plans, S&P Global said April 21.
Prime Healthcare Foundation has positive outlook affirmed as financial profile expected to improve
Prime Healthcare Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare, had its positive outlook affirmed amid expectations operating performance “will recover in the 2023 fiscal year to a positive territory,” Fitch Ratings said April…
Dr. Ann Ouelette operates on NBA player Tyler Herro at Doctors Hospital ASC
Ann Ouelette, MD, performed hand surgery on Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat at Florida-based Doctors Hospital ASC on April 21.
Hospital president to retire from NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston (Ill.) Hospital President Doug Silverstein will retire from NorthShore University HealthSystem, now part of NorthShore — Edward-Elmhurst Health, according to an April 24 news release from the health system.
Oregon bill aims to ensure hospitals follow charity care laws
An Oregon bill bolstering patients’ protections from medical debt has passed the state House.
'We're going to fight like hell': Colorado West CEO on adapting as an independent hospital
To some healthcare leaders, the idea of physical therapists staffing a hospital kitchen may seem like a step backward. However, this is just one change Chris Thomas, CEO of Colorado West Healthcare System in Grand Junction, made that paid off during hi…
US Digestive Health unveils new GI office
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has opened a new gastroenterology office in Collegeville, Pa.
Malnutrition, a sinking face and weird dreams: Ozempic's side effects
Patients who take Ozempic, a diabetes medication popularized for its off-label use as a weight-loss drug, are reporting strange outcomes.
National Academies faces scrutiny over Sackler donations
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine accepted millions of dollars in donations from the Sackler family — which owns Purdue Pharma — while also advising the federal government on its opioid policies, The New York Times reported A…
