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New Jersey hospital improperly discards patients’ COVID-19 documents

Ridgewood, N.J.-based the Valley Hospital notified patients that some of their personal information was compromised after documents at an outpatient COVID-19 testing facility were improperly discarded. 

Bozeman Health chair resigns after physicians’ no-confidence vote

The Bozeman (Mont.) Health board of directors accepted the resignation of board chair Signe Farris, according to an Oct. 18 report from CBS affiliate KBZK.

How health system CIOs monitor health tech trends

As the healthcare landscape continues to shift with a focus on digital and strategic transformation, health system CIOs and tech leaders need to stay ahead of the curve for various upcoming IT innovations to see how digital transformation can enhance b…

US unveils plan to boost pandemic preparedness: 4 key objectives

The White House on Oct. 18 unveiled a strategy to bolster the nation’s ability to respond to future pandemics and other biological threats, including an objective to manufacture enough of a new vaccine to protect the population within 130 days of a new…

Saint Luke’s Health System to close 2 hospitals

Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke’s Health System plans to close two of its five community hospitals in an effort to streamline services.

Meet Forbes’ 30 healthcare leaders under 30

Forbes released its annual list of leaders under 30, picking 30 individuals from different job sectors, including healthcare. 

The 10 most-searched shoppable services on Turquoise Health

Turquoise Health averages 14,000 monthly visits to its website, which allows patients to compare prices before getting care, according to its “Price Transparency Impact Report,” released Oct. 18. 

Kaiser, union reach deal to end 10-week mental health strike

Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers have reached a tentative agreement to end a 10-week strike by mental health therapists in Northern California.

Tampa General Hospital CEO: People before strategy

I have spent the past week engaging with leaders from across the world in various industries at the GE Crotonville campus — an exceptional time that allowed my peers and I to come together to discuss innovative ideas, approaches to leadership, and chal…

A projected recession and 7 more recent supply chain developments(

Here are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Oct. 10: