President Donald Trump dismissed VA Inspector General Mike Missal, who played a crucial role in uncovering issues with the VA’s Oracle Health EHR rollout, The Spokesman-Review reported Jan. 31.
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3 new health systems launched via mergers
Three new health systems have launched under new brands this year after clearing their respective regulatory hurdles and closing conditions.
Providence reaches tentative deal with 2 of 11 striking units
Providence Women’s Clinic in Portland, Ore., and two units represented by the Oregon Nurses Association — registered nurses and physicians/providers — have reached a tentative agreement, according to respective Feb. 2 news releases from the union and P…
4 trends in PE radiology acquisitions
Corporate-backed entities acquired roughly 113 radiology practices and imaging centers over 11 years, a recent study found.
Cedars-Sinai strengthens clinical informatics leadership
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has made key leadership appointments to its clinical informatics team.
New AdventHealth Kansas hospital taps CFO, chief nursing officer
AdventHealth Lenexa (Kan.) City Center, part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, has added two leaders to its C-suite ahead of its expected opening in July.
Connecticut health center data breach affects 1 million patients
Middletown, Conn.-based Community Health Center reported a data breach potentially exposing 1 million patients’ information.
CHS completes sale of Mississippi hospital
Gulfport, Miss.-based Memorial Health System completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi (Miss.) from Community Health Systems on Jan. 31.
How a New Mexico hospital CFO is fighting increasing denials
Lovelace Medical Center and Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque is navigating a complex healthcare landscape, with CFO George Wiley focused on payer relations, regulatory challenges and strategic growth to ensure financial stability and long-te…
White House unveils tariff plan: 7 healthcare takeaways
President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on certain goods from Mexico, Canada and China beginning Feb. 1, White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Jan. 31.
