Atlanta’s mayor said Wellstar Health System received interest from buyers for its Atlanta Medical Center and had the property valued before announcing it would close the 460-bed hospital Nov. 1, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Nov. 15.
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6 hospitals setting up overflow tents amid flu, RSV surges
As flu and respiratory syncytial virus cases surge across the nation, some hospitals are hitting capacity, setting up overflow units and tents to meet patient demand.
Meditech, Google Health partner on clinician search tool
Meditech and Google Health will pilot their clinical search tool at Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based DCH Health System and Mauston, Wis.-based Mile Bluff Medical Center.
LG, Amwell partner on virtual discharge tool aimed at combating workforce shortage
LG and Amwell have created a virtual care tool that allows clinicians to use existing LG healthcare TVs to remotely monitor, engage and discharge patients.
3 solutions to the pharmacy technician shortage
Amid a national shortage of pharmacy technicians, hospital pharmacy teams are forced to get creative when it comes to hiring and retaining enough workers.
Cleveland Clinic to bill up to $50 for MyChart messages
Cleveland Clinic will begin to bill for Epic MyChart messages requiring a provider’s clinical time and expertise beginning Nov. 17.
Amazon Clinic makes debut: 6 things to know
Amazon is expanding its healthcare presence with a new virtual offering called Amazon Clinic.
3-hospital system in Mississippi up for sale
Potential buyers can now submit offers for Singing River Health System, a three-hospital system with locations in Ocean Springs, Pascagoula and Gulfport, Miss., local news outlet WLOX reported Nov. 14.
Tufts Medicine makes 6 leadership changes
Burlington, Mass.-based Tufts Medicine has made several leadership changes to its executive team and the executive teams at its hospitals, according to information shared with Becker’s on Nov. 14.
Illinois OKs Atrium, Advocate Aurora merger
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board unanimously approved a plan to change ownership for 10 Advocate Aurora facilities in the state covered by the system’s plan to merge with Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health, the Chicago Tribune …
