University Hospital in Newark, N.J., has been searching for its next CEO to permanently replace Shereef Elnahal, MD. That successor could be announced as early as Dec. 22, the hospital board’s chair told NJ Advance Media.
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Wyoming medical district board votes to go forward with Oracle Cerner EHR
Sundance, Wyo.-based Crook County Medical Services District has decided to transition away from its existing EHR system and go live with a Oracle Cerner EHR system, The SundanceTimes reported Dec. 15.
Medicare telehealth utilization: 7 trends to know
Only 15 percent of patients who were eligible for Medicare fee-for-service telehealth used the service in the second quarter of 2022, according to a Dec. 15 telehealth utilization report from CMS.
3 subvariants expand their dominance to 76% of cases: 10 CDC notes
As researchers continue to test the efficacy of the bivalent boosters and COVID-19 treatments, about 3 in 4 COVID-19 infections are from omicron subvariants BQ.1.1, BQ.1 and XBB, CDC data shows.
Netflix model for antibiotics has potential to curb drug shortages
A bill proposing the federal government pay in advance for unlimited antibiotics, à la Netflix subscription style, is getting renewed attention amid the ongoing shortage of amoxicillin, The New York Times reported Dec. 16.
30 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 9:
Minnesota health system rebrands as part of affiliation with CentraCare
A rural Minnesota health system is rebranding as part of its affiliation with St. Cloud, Minn.-based CentraCare.
Tampa General to launch concierge medicine center, hires physician
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in the U.S. with 1,040 licensed beds, is launching a concierge practice based in Jupiter, Fla., and has hired its first physician for the facility.
Centene shakes up leadership team
Health coverage provider Centene made six updates to its leadership team, including three C-suite appointments, according to a Dec. 14 news release from the company.
Georgia system makes 3 leadership changes
Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville has made several changes to its hospital and system leadership teams.
