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Ascension's CIO aims to develop a mobile-first approach for patients
Gagan Singh, CIO and senior vice president of Ascension, said the health system is building out a new mobile-first approach for its patients in order to enhance their digital experience, BuiltInChicago reported Dec. 8.
Missouri hospital seeks 'deeper affiliation' with health system amid $2M loss for 2022
The Hermann (Mo.) Area District Hospital is seeking a “deeper affiliation” with Mercy Health or another provider as it projects to lose $2 million in 2022, The Washington Missourian reported Dec. 8.
HHS warns of Royal ransomware threat targeting healthcare providers
The HHS released a warning Dec. 7 about a human-operated ransomware group known as Royal that is increasingly becoming a threat to the healthcare sector.
An inside look at Grady's largest investment in 30 years
Atlanta-based Grady Health System is weeks away from wrapping construction on its 600,000-square-foot Correll Pavilion — a project that will expand the hospital’s clinic capacity by 45 percent and increase total operating room volume by 25 percent.&nbs…
U of Michigan Health to acquire, invest $800M in 6-hospital system
The University of Michigan Health’s board of regents on Dec. 8 approved a proposed agreement that would see it acquire Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System to become a $7 billion-health system with more than 200 sites of care.
'You failed to do your job': Colorado hospital narrowly makes payroll for 155 staff after last-ditch plea to county
Leadville, Colo.-based St. Vincent Health will be able to pay its 155 employees after Lake County Commissioners voted unanimously to cover the costs for December, CBS Colorado reported Dec. 8.
MetroHealth hiring independent auditor to probe bonuses to former CEO
The MetroHealth System is hiring an independent audit firm to review policies, practices and issues related to bonuses paid to former CEO Akram Boutros, MD.
Executives grapple with decisions on CMS' Rural Emergency Hospital designation
The new Rural Emergency Hospital designation is putting providers between a rock and a hard place, offering an infusion of cash from the federal government that is available only if they eliminate inpatient care, The New York Times reported Dec. 9
Illinois practice, ASC launches health plan
Springfield (Ill.) Clinic, a multispecialty physician practice with an ASC, launched a health plan, according to a Dec. 8 report from the Illinois Times.
