Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are setting their sights on UPMC, elevating allegations published in a report from the American Economic Liberties Project that accuses the Pittsburgh-based health system of building a monopoly.
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7 recent chief medical, nursing officer moves
Seven recent chief medical and nursing officer moves Becker’s has covered since Jan. 13:
10 states with the fewest hospitals at risk of closure
Hundreds of hospitals in the U.S. are at immediate risk of closing, largely due not to financial mismanagement but inadequate reimbursements, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.
Good luck finding accountants for your audit this year
More than 300,000 accountants and auditors have quit since January 2021, and some accounting firms are no longer performing external audits for businesses, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 18.
Insight signs agreement to operate shuttered Iowa hospital
Flint, Mich.-based Insight has signed a letter of intent to take over the shuttered Keokuk Area Hospital in Iowa, according to a Jan. 19 report from NBC affiliate WGEM.
Former RWJBarnabas Health IT chief named CIO of Pennsylvania health system
Tom Bartiromo was named CIO of West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health on Jan. 19.
8 layoff dos and don'ts
From Las Vegas to Oklahoma, mass layoffs are hitting hospitals and health systems nationwide. And with big-name companies like Microsoft announcing job cuts in bulk, firings are front-of-mind for many leaders.
South Shore reports slump in overall loss as COVID effects linger
South Weymouth, Mass.-based South Shore Health reported increased operating losses for fiscal 2022 as well as a large overall loss as the system continued to struggle with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
125 health companies named best workplaces for diversity in 2023, per Newsweek
One hundred twenty-five healthcare companies have been named on Newsweek’s best places to work for diversity in 2023.
Massachusetts files legislation mandating nurse-to-patient ratios
Massachusetts lawmakers are filing legislation this week that would mandate nurse-to-patient ratios — following in the footsteps of Washington and Oregon with a statewide push toward safe staffing.
