Ascension Michigan’s Northern region locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish are set to join Midland-based MyMichigan Health pending standard regulatory and other required third-party approvals.
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Broward Health adds new C-suite leader
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has selected Melida Akiti to serve as its new corporate transformation executive.
Most providers aren't ready to meet new health equity regulatory requirements
The majority of healthcare providers and payers are not ready to meet shifting health equity regulatory requirements, according to Ernst & Young’s latest report.
Michael Dowling: 9 healthcare nuances that defy simple criticisms
Those who work in healthcare should be proud of the distinct role we play in our communities and society. We uphold and meet a special obligation and responsibility. Each day, lives are improved, health is restored and suffering is mitigated. Each day,…
St. Luke's pens 2 partnerships for future supply warehouse
Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System secured two partnerships March 25 for its planned warehouse in Meridian, Idaho.
Surgeries for colon cancer took nearly 20% dip amid COVID
Research continues to uncover the significant ways in which COVID-19 has disrupted cancer care, with new findings showing colorectal cancer surgeries fell 17.3% in the first year of the pandemic.
Will hospitals need to notify patients about the Change hack?
Following the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, questions remain around what data may have been stolen and how patients would be notified if needed — the issue is top of mind for hospitals nationwide.
Providence pushes back on Oregon's charity care document request
The Oregon Department of Justice is asking a judge to compel Renton, Wash.-based Providence to turn over more documents into an investigation of the health system’s charity care program, The Oregonian reported March 25.
The underutilized test that could prevent chemo overdosing
A genetic test could stop some patients from overdosing on a chemotherapy drug, but only 3% of oncologists are testing patients, KFF Health News reported March 26.
Allegheny Health Network to roll out 'smart' patient rooms
Allegheny Health Network is preparing to roll out a smart patient room and a digital nursing program at one of its hospitals, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported March 26.
