Category: ROOT

Duke LifePoint’s 1st physician CEO among 2 hospital leadership hires

Chris Brown, RN, was named CEO of Haywood Regional Medical in Clyde, N.C., and Philip Greene, MD, was named CEO of Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C.

The next 5 years of gastroenterology

Neal Kaushal, MD, a gastroenterologist at Adventist Health’s Foothill Specialty Group in Sonora, Calif., connected with Becker’s to discuss how he sees the gastroenterology industry evolving over the next five years.

$66M San Antonio outpatient, surgical center under construction

UT Health San Antonio is building an outpatient and surgery center in the city.

Atlanta mayor disputes Wellstar account that hospital closure was only option

Atlanta’s mayor said Wellstar Health System received interest from buyers for its Atlanta Medical Center and had the property valued before announcing it would close the 460-bed hospital Nov. 1, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Nov. 15. 

6 hospitals setting up overflow tents amid flu, RSV surges

As flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases surge across the nation, some hospitals are hitting capacity, setting up overflow units and tents to meet patient demand.

Meditech, Google Health partner on clinician search tool

Meditech and Google Health will pilot their clinical search tool at Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based DCH Health System and Mauston, Wis.-based Mile Bluff Medical Center. 

LG, Amwell partner on virtual discharge tool aimed at combating workforce shortage

LG and Amwell have created a virtual care tool that allows clinicians to use existing LG healthcare TVs to remotely monitor, engage and discharge patients.

3 solutions to the pharmacy technician shortage

Amid a national shortage of pharmacy technicians, hospital pharmacy teams are forced to get creative when it comes to hiring and retaining enough workers. 

Cleveland Clinic to bill up to $50 for MyChart messages

Cleveland Clinic will begin to bill for Epic MyChart messages requiring a provider’s clinical time and expertise beginning Nov. 17.

Amazon Clinic makes debut: 6 things to know

Amazon is expanding its healthcare presence with a new virtual offering called Amazon Clinic.