North Carolina approved AdventHealth’s bid to build a new 67-bed acute care hospital, according to the Citizen Times.
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Minnesota AG seeks input on Sanford, Fairview merger: ‘We’ve heard people are concerned’
Minnesota’s attorney general plans to host several public hearings in early 2023 to collect input on the proposed merger of Sanford Health and Fairview Health, the Star Tribune reported Nov. 22.
Vermont hospital CEO resigns
Claudio Fort has resigned as president and CEO of Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center.
HC3 warns healthcare orgs of Lorenz ransomware group
In a Nov. 21 analyst note, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center warned healthcare organizations about Lorenz, a human-operated ransomware group known for its “big-game hunting.”
Tennessee mayor asks Blount Memorial Hospital board members to resign
Members of the board of directors at Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Memorial Hospital have been asked to resign amid allegations of financial mismanagement and doubts about the selection process of a new CEO, Becker’s has learned.
A reversal: Adult providers assist pediatric specialists amid RSV surge
Two years ago, pediatric providers found themselves taking care of adult patients, lending a hand where they could during the first winter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s the opposite, with providers who don’t normally care for kids supporting pedia…
Why 6 top law schools pulled out of US News’ rankings — and what it could mean for hospitals
Six of the “T14” — the 14 law schools that have dominated U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for the past 30 years — have withdrawn from the process, saying they will no longer provide data to the prestigious tiering system.
Regional West names interim CEO following leader’s resignation
Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Regional West Health Services has named COO Amanda Vick, RN, as acting president and CEO — five days after its former leader, John Mentgen terminated his contract, News Channel Nebraska reported Nov. 21.
Attorneys for fired MetroHealth CEO allege board retaliation
Attorneys for Akram Boutros, MD, are alleging retaliation by the board of trustees at Cleveland-based MetroHealth System after the board fired Dr. Boutros as health system president and CEO on Nov. 21.
Saint Francis CIO named top health IT leader in St. Louis area
Lori Sturgill, CIO of Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Saint Francis Healthcare System, has been named the top health IT leader by St. LouisCIO.
