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Augusta Health adds women's health group

Fishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health is adding Augusta Health Care for Women, the health system said Nov. 2.

Mayo Arizona's AI chief on embracing new technology responsibly

As the newly appointed chief AI officer of Phoenix-based Mayo Clinic Arizona, Bhavik Patel, MD, described his new role as the opportunity to be at the forefront of long-overdue disruptive innovation.

IU Health revenue jumps 7%

Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health reported that increased inpatient and outpatient surgeries drove a 7.1% increase in revenue for the nine-month period ending Sept. 30. 

Outpatient vs. inpatient revenue trends: 48 statistics

While outpatient volumes slipped in September versus the previous month, they remained higher than the same month last year, according to the most recent “National Hospital Flash Report” from Kaufman Hall.

Montana system taps former Sound Physicians leader as chief medical officer

Effective Jan. 2, Chris Spoja, DO, will serve as chief medical officer of Bozeman (Mont.) Health, according to a news release. 

Kaiser joins $42M medtech company financing round

Kaiser Permanente Ventures, the investment arm of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, co-led a $42.5 million financing round for women’s medtech company Gynesonics.

What will it take to make more PPE in the US?

A southern Virginia factory, which is the only facility in the U.S. that is equipped to make medical-grade synthetic rubber for exam gloves, isn’t actually making any at all.

New Mexico system taps 2 executives

Albuquerque, N.M.-based Lovelace Health System has appointed two veteran healthcare leaders to executive roles. 

Women gaining seats in MBA programs

Five top business schools have reached gender parity in their MBA programs, representing a record, The Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 2. 

Innovations should extend to the workforce, says Emory CEO

Joon Sup Lee, MD, has served as CEO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare since July 1, and he brought with him experience as an executive, as well as an understanding of the patient perspective and the value of research at academic medical centers.