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New York hospital to shutter long-term care unit

Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, N.Y., part of Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services, is closing its long-term care unit.

Illinois critical access hospital partners with AI-powered payment platform

Crawford Memorial Hospital, a Robinson, Ill.-based critical access hospital, is partnering with PayZen, an artificial intelligence-powered healthcare fintech company, to help patients manage healthcare costs.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center loses trauma center verification

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, has lost its trauma center verification from the American College of Surgeons, according to a Dec. 7 report from the Idaho Statesman. 

The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome: 4 notes

An estimated 3.3 million adults are living with chronic fatigue syndrome in the U.S., suggests CDC data released Dec. 8.   

U-M Health, Holland Hospital form strategic alliance

Holland (Mich.) Hospital and the University of Michigan Health have formed a strategic alliance that should benefit patients across West Michigan by allowing both organizations to identify and pursue opportunities that support high-quality clinical ser…

Fred Hutch patients get blackmail emails after cyberattack

Patients of Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have been receiving blackmail emails after the institution was attacked by hackers, KIRO reported.

Pennsylvania hospital CEO resigns

Tim Reeves has resigned as CEO of Renovo, Pa.-based Bucktail Medical Center amid the hospital’s financial struggles.

Advocate Health expands virtual nursing to 12 hospitals

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has expanded virtual nursing to 12 hospitals and cared for 10,000 patients using the care model in 2023.

Florida lawmakers unveil 'robust' healthcare package: 5 notes on what's in it

Florida lawmakers are proposing a package of healthcare laws for the state’s 2024 legislative session that would expand the healthcare workforce, address emergency room crowding, and create a loan program for healthcare innovators. 

Ransomware group takes credit for California hospital attack and data leak

Inc. Ransomware has taken credit for the November cyberattack on Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., according to a report from Cyber News.