Category: ROOT

VA taking a different approach to implementing Oracle Cerner EHR system

The Department of Veterans Affairs is restructuring its protocol for upcoming Oracle Cerner EHR go-lives by developing a dashboard that determines whether a particular site is ready to migrate to the new system, according to a March 10 report from the …

Broward Health names new CIO

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has named Steven Travers, PhD, as its new vice president and CIO. 

Epic, Corewell IT execs to testify before Congress on healthcare cybersecurity

An IT security leader from EHR vendor Epic and a current and former hospital chief information security officer plan to testify before Congress this week as the federal government looks to get a handle on healthcare cybersecurity.

Bank failure will slow innovation, health system VC executives say

Leaders of health system venture capital arms told Becker’s the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will hinder innovation and make an already risk-averse industry even more so.

3-hospital system for sale receives multiple bids

Multiple proposals have been submitted by companies seeking to buy Singing River Health System, with the Jackson County Board of Supervisors setting a deadline of April 14 to select the best bid and begin negotiations with that group, according to the …

ChristianaCare launches virtual primary care

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare’s Center for Virtual Health has launched virtual primary care options to allow patients to receive primary care via a personal digital device.

83 best hospitals for patient experience, safety: Healthgrades

Healthgrades recognized 864 hospitals with its 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Awards and Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Only 83 of those hospitals received both awards. 

Surgery Partners, SCA Health and more: 5 ASC chain updates

From a new CEO to plans for more acquisitions, here are five updates from some of the largest ASC chains that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 20:

Top 5 best paying cities for cardiologists

Lafayette, La., is the best paying city for cardiologists of any experience level regardless of practice setting, paying an average salary of $613,553, according to the Medscape Salary Explorer.

Penn Medicine eliminates administrative jobs in cost-cutting move

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine is eliminating administrative positions as part of a reorganization plan to save the health system $40 million annually, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported March 13.