Three health systems that forged partnerships with R1 RCM for revenue cycle services in 2022:
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COVID-19 infection, vaccine linked to POTS heart disorder, study suggests
Researchers confirmed a link in some patients between postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and COVID-19 infection and vaccination, though the risk was higher from COVID-19.
Ascension's Dr. Baligh Yehia named president of Jefferson Health
Baligh Yehia, MD, was selected as the next president of Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health, effective Jan. 17.
The 2023 safety priorities for 11 straight-'A' hospitals
As hospitals continue to face pandemic-related challenges, it’s no surprise that many of The Leapfrog Group’s straight-“A” hospitals are doubling down on efforts to reduce and prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Northern Light Health closing hospital wing Dec. 31
Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health on Dec. 31 will close a section of its inpatient rehabilitation services, CBS affiliate WABI reported Dec. 12.
7 systems launching nursing programs
Colleges and universities are updating and launching nursing programs to help combat nursing shortages.
South Carolina hospital set for closure after 56 years
Lake City (S.C.) Community Hospital will close Dec. 16, after 56 years of providing care to the Lake City community, SCNow reported Dec. 12.
8 largest healthcare data breaches of 2022 tied to vendors
Eight of the largest healthcare data breaches of 2022 were tied to third-party vendors. Here is the list of the breaches, as reported by Becker’s Hospital Review:
California hospital weighing bankruptcy asked for $13M in 'bridge funding'
A California hospital considering filing for bankruptcy has asked local and state leaders for $13 million in “bridge funding” to give it “sufficient time to implement a restructuring plan,” BenitoLink reported Dec. 12.
What smaller EHR vendors like Meditech, Allscripts, Athenahealth did in 2022
EHR vendors had a busy year. Here is the top news that Becker’s covered on EHR vendors Meditech, Allscripts and Athenahealth in 2022.
