Theresa Meadows, BSN, RN, senior vice president and CIO of Fort Worth, Texas-based Cook Children’s Health Care System, has been named CIO of the year by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, HealthTech Magazine reported.
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Hospital where nurse called 911 faces accreditation delay
Silverdale, Wash.-based St. Michael Medical Center, where a nurse called emergency services in response to staffing issues, is in the process of ensuring full accreditation after The Joint Commission issued a “preliminary denial of accreditation” in Se…
10 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.
5 fast facts on Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Here are five fast facts on Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic:
Physicians, patients starkly disconnected on medical misinformation: study
Physicians are more likely to spot medical misinformation than the public, though recent survey results illustrate just how chasmic that gap is.
5 old buildings converting into health facilities
From a movie theater to a JCPenney, here are five old buildings being converted into health facilities this year:
Hiring managers grapple with diversity: 5 survey findings
More than half of hiring managers fear their jobs are at stake if they do not hire diverse enough candidates, according to a recent survey from ResumeBuilder.com.
5 former Tennessee hospital workers accused of selling accident victim names
Five former employees of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist University Hospital were indicted for their alleged role in the unlawful disclosure of patient information in violation of HIPAA, according to a Nov. 10 news release from the Justice Department.
Healthcare seen as safe bet in Amazon’s cost-cutting review
CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy is conducting a cost-cutting spree to scale back on unprofitable businesses at the company, but the retailer said it is continuing to invest in healthcare, where it sees growth and potential, The Wall Street Journal reported No…
Mount Sinai decarbonization efforts spotlighted by UN
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System was recognized at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference on Nov. 10 for pledging ongoing action to decarbonize the healthcare sector.
