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Geisinger hospital opens comprehensive breast cancer center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., opened a comprehensive breast cancer center Feb. 13. It marks the latest addition to the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, the Danville, Pa.-based system said in a news release.&nbs…

11 states that saw a decline in ASCs in 2022

Eleven states across the country saw a decline in the number of ASCs in the state between 2021 and 2022, according to yearly data from the ASC Association. Oregon saw the greatest decline, losing 95 facilities in the course of a year. 

Mercy, Henry Ford + 11 hospitals planning expansions

Several hospital construction projects recently have been completed, announced or advanced. Becker’s Hospital Review has reported on these seven since Feb. 1:

Mayor challenges data breach suit filed against Logan Health

Kalispell, Mont., Mayor Mark Johnson and former Kalispell Mayor Tammi Fisher filed an objection to the data breach settlement against Logan Health Medical Center stating that the settlement amount of $4.3 million is a “bigger win for attorneys than the…

Doximity rolls out ChatGPT integration for physicians

Digital platform Doximity has launched a beta version of a ChatGPT tool for physicians that aims to alleviate time spent on administrative tasks, Bloomberg reported Feb. 14. 

Allina Health reports continued operating losses on $4.9B revenue

Minneapolis-based Allina Health reported an operating loss of $195.4 million in 2022 as rising expenses and a nursing strike dented performance. The operating loss for the latest quarter ending Dec. 31 totaled $63.2 million. 

HHS proposed rule aims to increase nursing home owner transparency

HHS issued a proposed rule requiring nursing homes to disclose ownership and management information, including the provider of services to a facility.

11 hospitals seeking chief nursing officers

Below are 11 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that recently posted job listings seeking chief nursing officers. 

Shields Health taps new CFO

Quincy, Mass.-based Shields Health has named Tisha Delmore CFO.

Half of Washington nurses likely to leave healthcare

Forty-nine percent of nurses in Washington state said they are likely to leave healthcare in the next few years, according to a recent poll.