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Why CIOs must speak like CFOs

As the winds of financial challenges buffet healthcare organizations, many are turning to technology for enhanced automation and efficiency. With this technological convergence, CIOs are being urged to go beyond their traditional roles and emulate the …

The key to an affordable Epic install

Hospital executives told Becker’s that the key to a successful and affordable EHR implementation is creating a thorough plan, utilizing all your resources and looking to the future. 

New York hospital apologizes, sets up $100M survivors' fund after OB-GYN abuse case

Columbia University and its affiliated hospital in New York City have released an apology and response plan after an obstetrician/gynecologist affiliated with the institutions was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing patients.

Physician sues Mayo Clinic over free speech rights

Michael Joyner, MD, a physician who was suspended by Mayo Clinic after publicly criticizing the National Institutes of Health, filed a lawsuit against the Rochester, Minn.-based system for allegedly violating his protected speech.

APRN earnings by subspecialty, region

Among advanced practice registered nurses, year-over-year base compensation increased for all subspecialties except nurse midwives, with clinical nurse specialists and certified registered nurse anesthetists seeing the largest increases, according to a…

Labor expenses increase 13.7% at strike-affected New Jersey system

Salaries and benefits at West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health increased 13.7% in the most recent reporting period even as an ongoing strike at one of its hospitals saved on wages, according to a Nov. 14 filing.

The top 5 regulatory issues burdening medical groups

Medical group leaders overwhelmingly said their overall regulatory burden increased over the past 12 months, according to a Nov. 13 report from the Medical Group Management Association survey. 

UNC Health expands IT reach

Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health’s IT infrastructure supports 17 hospitals and 800 clinics. 

Oracle Health signs on 5 critical access hospitals

Five community and critical access hospitals have selected Oracle Health’s CommunityWorks as their new EHR system. 

Life expectancy gap widens between men and women: 5 notes

The life expectancy gap between men and women in the U.S. has widened to the largest difference since 1996, with women expected to live almost six years longer than men, according to a recent study.