Category: ROOT

UCHealth hospital plans $280M expansion

Loveland, Colo.-based UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies will embark on a $280 million expansion of its campus, including a new patient tower. 

The effect of CommonSpirit’s IT issues: EHR outages and rescheduled appointments

Chicago-based CommonSpirit, the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the U.S., has confirmed a cybersecurity incident has disrupted medical services, IT systems and EHR systems at its facilities across the country. 

Kaiser Permanente’s chief digital officer leaves for role at Target

Prat Vemana, Kaiser Permanente’s senior vice president and chief digital officer, is leaving the health system for a role at Target. 

‘Just hiring staff’ is ineffective. Exec from Providence shares tips on effective recruiting

Michael McClain is the executive director of ambulatory surgery at Renton, Wash.-based Providence.

The movement of cardiovascular procedures to the outpatient setting

Historically, cardiologists have conducted most cases in a hospital setting.

Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator emphasizes getting ‘back to basics’ for organizational growth

Suzi Cunningham is administrator of Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center in Redlands, Calif.

Methodist Health System extends contract with Oracle Cerner for 10 years

Omaha, Neb.-based Methodist Health System has extended its contract with EHR vendor Oracle Cerner for another 10 years.

PatientPoint expands into ophthalmology with acquisition of Rendia

Cincinnati-based patient engagement platform PatientPoint has expanded into the ophthalmology and optometry space through the acquisition of Rendia, a software platform used by 8,000 eye care providers to enhance patient experience. 

ALN Medical Management CEO discusses the future of value-based care

Tim Coan is the CEO of Centennial, Colo.-based ALN Medical Management.

10 hospitals, health systems laying off workers

Several hospitals and health systems are trimming their workforces due to financial and operational challenges.