Physicians are more likely to spot medical misinformation than the public, though recent survey results illustrate just how chasmic that gap is.
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5 old buildings converting into health facilities
From a movie theater to a JCPenney, here are five old buildings being converted into health facilities this year:
Hiring managers grapple with diversity: 5 survey findings
More than half of hiring managers fear their jobs are at stake if they do not hire diverse enough candidates, according to a recent survey from ResumeBuilder.com.
5 former Tennessee hospital workers accused of selling accident victim names
Five former employees of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist University Hospital were indicted for their alleged role in the unlawful disclosure of patient information in violation of HIPAA, according to a Nov. 10 news release from the Justice Department.
Healthcare seen as safe bet in Amazon’s cost-cutting review
CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy is conducting a cost-cutting spree to scale back on unprofitable businesses at the company, but the retailer said it is continuing to invest in healthcare, where it sees growth and potential, The Wall Street Journal reported No…
Mount Sinai decarbonization efforts spotlighted by UN
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System was recognized at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference on Nov. 10 for pledging ongoing action to decarbonize the healthcare sector.
Texas VA hospital to reopen after two decades
A shuttered Veterans Affairs hospital in Marlin, Texas, has been purchased by Merkabah after being closed for almost 20 years, ABC affiliate KXXV reported Nov. 9.
How CIOs gauge when it’s time for a system upgrade
In healthcare, legacy applications serve critical roles in driving health system operations, but as the health tech field continues to evolve with the introduction of new workflows, software and hardware, CIOs must determine when to replace this techno…
Main Line Health debt rating downgraded but outlook stable
Radnor Township, Pa.-based Main Line Health was downgraded by Fitch Ratings in relation to $594 million of bonds it holds amid what the agency termed “significant operating losses” in fiscal year 2022, ending June 30.
VCU Health hospital appoints HCA chief executive its 1st female president
Virginia Commonwealth University Health has named Sheldon Barr president of Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill — the first female president in the hospital’s 68-year history.
