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5 ways MD Anderson supported patient experience in 2024

Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center improved patient experience this year with five new initiatives, according to a Dec. 18 news release from the health system.

Mass General Brigham posts $72M FY24 loss; ongoing headwinds 'temper' progress: CFO

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham reported a $72 million operating loss (-0.4% margin) for the fiscal year ending Sept 30, improving on a $48 million loss (-0.3% margin) from the previous fiscal year. The FY 2024 loss excludes $118 million i…

25 C-level job openings with HCA

HCA Healthcare, a for-profit hospital operator based in Nashville, Tenn., is seeking leaders for numerous C-suite roles at its facilities. 

A historic year for pig organ transplants

2024 marked a big year for the field of xenotransplantation, with surgical teams at several health systems completing historic procedures that could pave the way for broader adoption of animal-to-human organ transplants.  

Joint Commission board welcomes 2 system leaders

On Jan. 1, two health system leaders will join the Joint Commission’s governing board. 

HCA-owned system taps assistant CFO

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Parkridge Health System has named Kylie Kidd assistant CFO of its Chattanooga market. 

Texas Health taps president of new hospital

Toya White, president and chief nursing officer at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman, was named president of Texas Health Forney.

Billionaire philanthropist donates $50M to medical debt relief group

MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to Undue Medical Debt, the third time she has donated to the organization formerly known as RIP Medical Debt. 

CDC confirms nation's 1st case of severe bird flu: 5 notes

The CDC on Dec. 18 confirmed a patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe bird flu infection, marking the first human case of severe illness tied to the H5N1 virus in the country. 

The building blocks for organizational trust in healthcare

Building trust in healthcare cannot be accomplished with a checklist.