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CHS CFO expects financial planning system to save up to $60M in 2025

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has completed the implementation of Oracle Health’s enterprise resource planning system, which is expected to generate up to $60 million in savings for the health system in 2025, executives said during the…

Dr. Oz commits to divesting from UnitedHealth, HCA if confirmed as CMS leader

President Donald Trump’s nominee for CMS administrator, Mehmet Oz, MD, has pledged to divest from multiple healthcare companies if confirmed to lead the agency. 

Fred Hutch Cancer Center to invest $13.5M in cybersecurity after hack

Seattle-based Fred Hutch Cancer Center plans to make $13.5 million in cybersecurity improvements as part of a settlement agreement over a 2023 data breach.

Epic plans big expansion

Epic plans to grow its conference center space to meet the needs of its expanding annual Users Group Meeting, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Feb. 20.

FDA approves generic cancer treatment for 2026 availability

The FDA has approved a generic version of lenalidomide, a drug used to treat multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes, with availability set for Jan. 31, 2026. 

Florida system names cardiothoracic chief, heart institute leader

Naples (Fla.) Comprehensive Health has named Thomas Caranasos, MD, vice president of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute.

'Try before you buy': How Cleveland Clinic picked an AI partner

Cleveland Clinic tested out five companies before it decided on a vendor to automate its clinical documentation with AI.

Advocate Good Samaritan staff treats hospital president's near-fatal heart attack

Eric Rhodes, the president of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Ill., became a heart patient at work and was saved by the actions of hospital staff.

3 health system rating downgrades

Multiple hospitals and health systems have suffered downgrades to their financial ratings this year amid rising expenses, ongoing operating losses and challenging work environments.

Intermountain to close Colorado birth center

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has shared plans to close its Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction, Colo., effective March 28.