HCA Healthcare posted $15.59 billion in revenue and an adjusted profit of $3.17 billion in the first quarter of 2023, according to the company’s earnings report published April 21.
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Kaiser hospital returns to masking amid COVID-19 outbreak
Staff and visitors will be required to mask up at Santa Rosa (Calif.) Medical Center amid a COVID-19 outbreak that has infected more than a dozen hospital workers and patients, The San Francisco Chronicle reported April 20.
How CIOs can improve environmental sustainability
CIOs’ decisions can go a long way toward improving the environmental sustainability of their organizations, CIO reported.
Colorado hospital to settle with workers over alleged unpaid work
Delta (Colo.) County Memorial Hospital, also known as Delta Health, will settle a collective action lawsuit alleging the hospital did not compensate for off-the-clock work performed by hourly staff, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s.
Stalled North Carolina medical debt protection bill given another go
A North Carolina medical debt protection bill that stalled last year has been reintroduced in the state Senate, The Carolina Journal reported April 21.
15 states with the most medical liability premium increases in 2022
Fifteen states reported double-digit percentages of increased medical liability premiums in 2022 — up from 12 states in 2021 — an American Medical Association data analysis revealed.
'Skyrocketing' medical liability premiums create 'tough choices' for physicians
For the fourth year in a row, medical liability premiums have increased — to the point where physicians are having difficulty finding affordable insurance, the American Medical Association said April 19.
Where Epic is partnering in '23
From teaming up with Microsoft to integrate generative AI into its EHR software to joining a new health information exchange network, here is a look at where EHR giant Epic is extending its partnerships in 2023:
Workplace violence prevention measures gain momentum from hospitals, lawmakers
As healthcare workers continue to face the potential for workplace violence, lawmakers and hospital officials are intensifying their efforts to address the issue.
Duke Regional Hospital asks 3 executives to step down
Durham, N.C.-based Duke Regional Hospital’s chief nursing officer, chief financial officer and chief operating officer have been asked to step down from their roles after an assessment of the hospital’s performance over the past year, according to an i…
