Randall Tobler, MD, the former CEO of Memphis, Mo.-based Scotland County Hospital, sued the hospital over slander and defamation allegations, according to a March 9 report from KTVO News.
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Texas hospital price transparency rule poses strict penalties for violators
Under a new rule in Texas, large hospitals risk accumulating nearly $500,000 in fines after 31 days of price transparency violations, The Texan reported March 6.
Press Ganey, ANCC partner on 2 nursing awards
Press Ganey is partnering with the American Nurses Credentialing Center to sponsor two new nursing awards that recognize nursing teams that champion patient experience.
Why a shuttered California hospital is 'just the tip of the iceberg'
There’s been plenty of headlines on the financial pressures leading to Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital’s closure and the domino effect it’s had on the surrounding region in the state’s Central Valley. But the story of what’s unfolding in Madera Coun…
Giannis Antetokounmpo launches new telehealth treatment campaign
The Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, a foundation created by Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family, is partnering with telehealth company Antidote Health to provide free mental health telehealth services to Milwaukee residen…
Travel nurses more willing to explore permanent employment, small survey finds
As travel nurses seek flexibility and work-life balance, they are more open to permanent employment in 2023 than in previous years, according to a report from Vivian Health, a national healthcare hiring marketplace.
Tenet Health Central Coast names chief strategy officer
Shannon Downing was promoted to chief strategy officer for Tenet Health Central Coast, part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare.
Where healthcare tech salaries rank in 2023
Healthcare is the sixth-fastest growing industry for tech pay, according to the 2023 tech salary report from career website Dice.com.
El Camino Health enjoys upgrade on strong cash metrics and operations: Moody's
Mountain View, Calif.-based El Camino Health has been upgraded on some of its bonds as it enjoys “superlative cash metrics and operating performance,” Moody’s said March 8.
How Integris Health boosted advanced care planning documentation
Around two-thirds of U.S. adults have not documented end-of-life medical care directives, but a new case study has found that Integris Health was successful in boosting documentation by 20 percentage points for patients over 65.
