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Hospital execs embrace 'spend to save' mindset

Reducing expenses doesn’t always mean making cuts. Sometimes it takes an initial investment to realize future savings.

Teen from Netflix documentary files criminal complaint in Johns Hopkins hospital case

The teen whose family won a $261 million verdict against St. Petersburg, Fla-based Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has filed a criminal complaint alleging sexual abuse while at the hospital, the Daily Mail reported.

Rush University System for Health taps COO from Geisinger

Chicago-based Rush University System for Health has appointed Matt Walsh executive vice president and COO, beginning in January. 

Michigan hospital confirms cyberattack

Gaylord, Mich.-based Otsego Memorial Hospital confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack in October, The Petoskey News-Review reported Nov. 13.

Distressed California hospital reports negative metrics as revenues under budget

Inpatient revenue may be as much as 21% under budget as El Centro (Calif.) Regional Medical Center reported a number of metrics detailing pressure on the distressed system.

No Surprises law weighs heavily as bond debt looms

Healthcare companies and their investors are looking carefully at maturing debt amid growing concern over the federal No Surprises Act, Bloomberg News said Nov. 13.

Why CIOs must be more financially savvy than ever

As software prices continue to rise, hospital and health system IT leaders are increasingly becoming financial stewards for their organizations. 

NP workforce grows 8% in 1 year

The number of nurse practitioners has grown 8.5% since 2022, American Association of Nurse Practitioners data found.

Transformation is No. 1 on the to-do list for Allegheny Health's CFO

Allegheny Health Network CFO James Rohrbaugh has value-based care, workforce support and digital transformation on his mind. 

This state saw a 193% increase in C. auris cases in 1 year

Nevada has one of the highest C. auris rates in the country, and cases have grown 193% since November 2022, CBS affiliate KLAS reported Nov. 12.