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146 hospitals, systems ranked by nurse workload

MIT Sloan Management Review’s “Nursing Satisfaction Index” shows how nurses at 146 hospitals and health systems rated the employee experience across four key factors, including workload. 

How 1 ED boosted pediatric readiness

A 25-bed hospital in Colorado is among the most prepared facilities in the nation to treat pediatric patients in its emergency department, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 25. 

Moderna partners with AI-focused precision medicine company

Moderna is partnering with artificial intelligence-focused precision medicine company Caris Life Science to support Moderna’s oncology initiatives. 

Number of Wisconsin hospitals reporting losses triples in 2022

While only 21 Wisconsin hospitals lost money in 2021, 60 of them did so in 2022, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Hospital Association.

How IT systems affect health systems financially

In an increasingly digitized healthcare landscape, the symbiotic relationship between information technology systems and financial stability within health systems has become more pronounced as the integration of IT systems has not only revolutionized p…

Healthcare ransomware attacks surge again after August decline

In September, the healthcare industry saw a notable surge in ransomware incidents, with 18 attacks occurring, representing an 86% month-over-month rise compared to August, a Oct. 24 report from NCC Group found. 

Hartford HealthCare clinics to open at Walgreens

Walgreens will partner with Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare to introduce health clinics at specific Walgreens outlets, which marks the retailer’s first clinic partnership with a health system in New England.

PeaceHealth hospital ER to close Dec. 1

The emergency department at PeaceHealth’s Sacred Heart Medical Center University District hospital campus in Eugene, Ore., will cease operations at 7 a.m. on Dec. 1.

Hospitals pushing back on price transparency fines

Half of the hospitals that have been fined by CMS for alleged price transparency violations have appealed their penalties. 

10 recent hospital, health system CEO retirements

The following hospital and health system CEOs have announced plans to retire since August.