Since launching in 2018, hospital-owned Civica Rx works with about a third of the nation’s hospitals and manufactures 80 drugs facing shortages, NBC affiliate KSL-TV reported Oct. 22.
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HCA says 2 IT issues could affect future earnings
After reporting $16 billion in third-quarter revenue, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare said that the July data breach and the health system’s ability to use its EHR could affect future earnings.
Healthcare headwinds bring opportunities to innovate
Although hospitals and health systems continue to face financial headwinds, the challenges and problems spawn new opportunities on where they can innovate, David Sylvan, Cleveland-based University Hospitals’ new chief strategy and innovation officer, t…
MultiCare taps Microsoft for interoperability
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System collaborated with Microsoft to organize the multitudes of health data from sources including fitness trackers and phones.
Walmart expands doula coverage for employees
Walmart is set to extend its healthcare coverage across the nation in November by offering employees the option to access the support of a doula.
Health systems risk 'overinvesting' in AI, Moody's says
Health systems stand to improve revenue cycle efficiencies, optimize labor, lower administrative costs and improve patient outcomes when leveraging artificial intelligence correctly. However, not every AI partnership and initiative will be successful, …
Healthgrades' best hospitals for cardiac care 2024
Four dozen hospitals were selected as the top 5% in the nation for overall cardiac care, according to a Healthgrades ranking released Oct. 24.
Christus Health opens new HQ
Christus Health has cut the ribbon on a 15-story, 460,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas.
UPMC edges closer to Pennsylvania health system merger
Pittsburgh-based UPMC said it has entered into an integration and affiliation agreement with Washington (Pa.) Health System, according to an Oct. 23 filing.
Cleveland Clinic's latest executive appointment, retirement
Jamanda Haddock, MD, has been appointed to serve as chief of staff for Cleveland Clinic London, effective Oct. 1.
