Category: Static

Devicemaker issues software fix for glucose tests: 3 notes

Nova Biomedical issued an urgent software correction for its StatStrip Glucose and Glucose/Ketone Hospital Meter Systems after it found a defect that could transmit incorrect glucose and ketone results to hospital data management systems.

Former Nebraska system CEO dies

Stephen Long, who served as president and CEO of Omaha, Neb.-based Methodist Health System from 1992 to 2007, died Jan. 31 at age 78 after an extended illness. 

Former Nebraska system CEO dies

Stephen Long, who served as president and CEO of Omaha, Neb.-based Methodist Health System from 1992 to 2007, died Jan. 31 at age 78 after an extended illness. 

University Hospitals names cardiac surgery chief

Cleveland-based University Hospitals has named Yasir Abu-Omar, MD, PhD, as chief of cardiac surgery at its Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.

University Hospitals names cardiac surgery chief

Cleveland-based University Hospitals has named Yasir Abu-Omar, MD, PhD, as chief of cardiac surgery at its Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.

Louisiana system COO to retire after 23 years

Sharon Toups, COO of Covington, La.-based St. Tammany Health System, plans to retire after 23 years in the role.

Louisiana system COO to retire after 23 years

Sharon Toups, COO of Covington, La.-based St. Tammany Health System, plans to retire after 23 years in the role.

3 in 5 healthcare workers skeptical of AI's role in career growth: Survey

Healthcare workers were the least likely to agree that artificial intelligence skills are necessary for career advancement, according to a Jan. 30 LinkedIn News post.

3 in 5 healthcare workers skeptical of AI's role in career growth: Survey

Healthcare workers were the least likely to agree that artificial intelligence skills are necessary for career advancement, according to a Jan. 30 LinkedIn News post.

How 1 Florida system reached a quality milestone

When Paul Hiltz became CEO of Naples (Fla.) Comprehensive Health in 2019, he partnered with the board to set a vision of becoming a top-50 organization. A strong CEO-board relationship, physician engagement and leadership development were key to achiev…