The potential implementation of federal Medicaid work requirements poses a serious threat to healthcare access for millions of Americans.
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How Novant balances employee investment, financial stability
Delivering a remarkable patient experience at Novant Health starts with its people, Chief People and Belonging Officer Seb Girard told Becker’s.
FTC reaffirms opposition to Indiana hospital merger
The Federal Trade Commission submitted a second comment to the Indiana Department of Health March 17 requesting the state agency deny Terre Haute, Ind.-based Union Health’s application to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-…
ECU Health launches telecardiology clinic
Greenville, N.C.-based Eastern Carolina University Health has established a new telecardiology program to provide patients with more accessible and convenient cardiovascular care.
Rhode Island hospital sues group that alleges mismanagement
Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Health has filed a lawsuit against a former employee and a group that has alleged mismanagement on the part of the hospital, claiming they interfered with the hospital’s expected donations.
MultiCare names chief human potential officer
Dennis Lennon was appointed senior vice president and chief human potential officer of Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System, according to a March 17 news release shared with Becker’s.
Smiths Medical issues correction for endotracheal tubes
Smiths Medical has issued an urgent medical device correction for certain sizes of its Portex intubation oral/nasal endotracheal tubes due to a manufacturer defect that results in a smaller-than-expected diameter.
Global Parkinson's disease cases to double by 2050: Study
The number of people living with Parkinson’s disease will more than double by 2050, according to a study based on data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.
Kaiser medical school receives initial accreditation
The Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena, Calif., has received initial accreditation, having completed the institutional review process. The accreditation review was conducted by the Western Association of Schools and Colle…
HCA names chief nurse for Texas division
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has appointed Joyce Soule, DNP, RN, as chief nursing executive of its Central and West Texas division and Austin, Texas-based St. David’s HealthCare.
