The American Gastroenterological Association’s GI Opportunity Fund has made its first investment, financing Virgo Surgical Video Solutions in a series A funding round.
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Trinity Health affirmed at ‘AA-‘ rating, outlook stable, even as group reports large losses
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, one of the largest nonprofit hospital systems in the country, has had its ratings affirmed at “AA-,” both for bonds it holds and for the company’s overall rating, Fitch said Dec. 1. The outlook for the healthcare gr…
Financial updates from 23 health systems: CommonSpirit, Tenet and more
Several health systems recently reported financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of the year, with many seeing higher expenses eat into revenue gains.
30% of providers unsatisfied with patient payment platforms
Most healthcare providers have implemented a new patient payment platform in the past five years, but only 58 percent said they were highly satisfied with their current system, according to a survey from Bank of America. In addition, 30 percent said th…
Vanderbilt earns Magnet redesignation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has redesignated Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Magnet facility for the fourth consecutive time, despite pressure from some nurses across the country to withhold the recognition…
California hospital applies for $34.5M grant for earthquake protection
Mountain Mesa, Calif.-based Kern Valley Hospital applied for a $34.5 million grant to meet a 2030 deadline that requires the hospital be “reasonably capable” of providing care following an earthquake, Bakersfield.com reported Nov. 30.
Fenway Health swaps Athenahealth EHR with Epic
Boston-based Fenway Health went live Dec. 1 with a new Epic EHR.
Akron Children’s names new leader of primary care network
Akron (Ohio) Children’s Hospital has named Brian Dinger as its vice president of primary care, where he will lead the overall administration, operation, financial management and business development of the hospital’s physician practices in the community.
Walmart Health's last 60 days: 10 updates
Here are 10 updates on Walmart Healthcare that have been reported by Becker’s since Oct. 3:
What 100+ healthcare executives told Becker’s about leadership + strategy
They may oversee teams of varying sizes and scopes, and serve patients in different markets, but one thing more than 100 healthcare executives shared in 2022 was taking the time to share their thoughts on leadership and healthcare strategy with Becker’…
