Tampa (Fla) General Hospital will transition three hospitals it acquired from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems to Epic, a spokesperson confirmed with Becker’s.
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Orlando Health boosts operating performance by $734M in FY 2023
Orlando (Fla.) Health transformed a $422.7 million operating loss (-8% margin) in fiscal year 2022 to a $310.8 million gain (5.1% margin) in FY 2023, according to financial documents published Dec. 13. The results equate to a $733.5 million swing from …
CDC's upcoming mask rule can worsen protection flaws, critics say
Before a CDC advisory committee votes whether to update its 13-year-old infection control rules in healthcare settings, critics of the guidance’s draft say the proposal is confusing and too lenient, KFF Health News reported Dec. 14.
Allina Health to charge for MyChart messages
Minneapolis-based Allina Health will begin charging patients for some messages received through MyChart, Fox 9 reported Dec. 13.
Michigan hospital CEO to retire after 22 years
The CEO of Holland (Mich.) Hospital, Dale Sowders, will retire in early 2024 after 22 years with the organization.
Pennsylvania hospital's $400K in unpaid taxes, fees scrutinized
Prospect Medical, the parent company of Crozer Health System, is fighting the tax assessment for its Ridley Park, Pa.-based hospital, and the $400,000 in unpaid taxes and fees could mean higher taxes, according to a CBS News Philadelphia report.
Healthcare professionalism isn't dead
Bullying, rudeness and violence have permeated headlines about the healthcare industry lately. In the post-pandemic era — one riddled with anxious patients and burnt-out providers, all still dealing with the consequences of prolonged isolation — it can…
How high-volume hospitals are closing care gaps
Leaders at high-volume emergency departments are finding new ways to eliminate care gaps while reducing unnecessary visits.
Kansas system updates hiring protocol after former CFO allegedly lied about criminal past
Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health is owning up to its missteps and taking action in the aftermath of firing their CFO Mike Rogers in October after they discovered that he had changed his name and was a convicted felon.
Wisconsin hospital CEO resigns
Dave Smith has resigned as CEO of Lancaster, Wis.-based Grant Regional Health Center, effective at the end of December.
