The Joint Commission is updating its sentinel event policy to provide an expanded definition for suicide deaths that hospitals report to the organization.
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CMS ramped up price transparency enforcement in 2023
After fining the first two hospitals for alleged price transparency violations in 2022, CMS fined 12 more in 2023.
A look at HCA and Google's AI partnership
In a move to enhance efficiency, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has been conducting pilots with Google’s healthcare-based AI tools.
Pennsylvania hospital brings back pediatric mental health services
After pausing services in January, the pediatric behavioral health unit at Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center is open again, local news outlets reported Dec. 11.
Deaconess names regional president
Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System has named Will Davis its Illinois region president.
Healthcare spending hit $4.5 trillion in 2022: 8 things to know
CMS estimated that U.S. healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022 to $4.5 trillion, Health Affairs reported Dec. 13.
Cleveland Clinic continues international expansion, opens London facility
Cleveland Clinic expanded its existing international footprint as it opened a new outpatient center in London.
MUSC awarded $4.3M for rural health initiatives
Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health has received $4.28 million in grants to improve healthcare access to rural and underserved parts of South Carolina.
25 largest health systems by hospital beds
Hospital bed counts can provide a granular measurement when assessing health system size.
NYC Health & Hospitals names 2 chief medical officers
NYC Health & Hospitals in New York City has appointed two new chief medical officers to serve at its hospitals in Elmhurst and Queens.
