The chief of Hospital Sisters Health System, which shuttered two Wisconsin hospitals on March 22, has opened up about the “difficult and heartbreaking” decision.
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Kaiser Permanente launching PACE venture
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is partnering with healthcare investment firm Town Hall Ventures to launch Habitat Health, which is designed to allow older adults with low incomes to remain in their homes and receive personalized support. …
US offers $10M reward for information on ransomware gang behind Change hack
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program has offered up to $10 million for tips, like identification or location, on the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang responsible for the Change Healthcare attacks.
UNC Health Caldwell names chief medical officer
UNC Health Caldwell has named Sarah Young, MD, chief medical officer, according to a press release shared with local news outlets.
Cedars-Sinai confirms surgery risks for patients taking weight loss drugs
Among nearly 1 million patients who underwent upper or lower endoscopy procedures, those prescribed GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, were 33% more likely to experience aspiration pneumonia than other patients.
UCI Health completes acquisition of 4 Tenet hospitals
Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health has completed its acquisition of Tenet Healthcare’s Pacific Coast Network, which includes four hospitals in Southern California and their associated outpatient locations.
Providence continues rebranding initiative
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has begun implementing new signage at Spokane, Wash.-based Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, The Spokesman Review reported March 26.
Top contributors to staff shortages, according to CFOs
CFOs said scarcity of talent was the top contributor to staff shortages, according to a report from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and Eliciting Insights.
FDA warns of 'unacceptable risks' with topical pain relief products
The FDA is warning consumers to avoid over-the-counter topical pain relief products that contain high concentrations of lidocaine and has sent warning letters to six companies marketing unapproved products.
Joint Commission tweaks hospital survey process
The Joint Commission is updating how infection prevention and control, and medication management systems are evaluated during hospital surveys, the organization said March 27.
