Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System has promoted two leaders to new roles on its executive team.
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Nebraska health system switches to independent network
The Winnebago (Neb.) Comprehensive Healthcare System has transferred to a new independent network in the third phase of a technology transformation plan to advance staff operations and improve patient experience.
Drugmakers explore muscle loss prevention when taking weight loss drugs
Despite their rise to popularity as solutions for weight loss, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can also lead to muscle loss, and now pharmaceutical companies are looking at ways to curb the unwanted side effect, according to The Wall Street Journal.
New York health system surveys community over maternity ward closure
Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Catholic Health is conducting a survey to get community input regarding the planned closure of its Smithtown, N.Y.-based St. Catherine of Siena Hospital maternity ward on Feb. 1.
Massachusetts hospital implements code of conduct policy
Milford (Mass.) Regional Medical Center has adopted a new code of conduct policy that targets disrespectful behavior from patients and visitors.
4 tips for physicians going to the business side of healthcare
Whether physicians sink or swim in healthcare’s business side boils down to four differences between clinical and nonclinical operations, according to a Jan. 22 Harvard Business Review article by Sachin H. Jain, MD.
Hackensack Meridian Health: Urgent care model reduces psychiatric ED visits
Thanks to a scarcity of alternative options, patients with psychiatric conditions often seek help from emergency departments in non-crisis situations when their usual psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist is unavailable. To combat this issue, Ed…
1 Oklahoma hospital has filed 5,000 debt collection cases
McAlester (Okla.) Regional Medical Center is facing criticism for its debt collection practices, KFF Health News reported Jan. 19.
Nebraska hospital names interim CEO
Kearney (Neb.) Regional Medical Center has named an interim CEO as William “Bill” Calhoun departs for a new role with Providence.
Experts call for more focus on preparing for Disease X
Global leaders are trying to get ahead of Disease X — the name used by the World Health Organization to “indicate an unknown pathogen that could cause a serious international epidemic.” Preparing now for the next global pandemic is vital, accordi…
