Mississippi has the highest average death rate from influenza and pneumonia, while Vermont has the lowest, according to historical CDC data analyzed by Newsweek.
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Ascension nurses begin strikes
Nurses at three Ascension hospitals in Texas and Kansas began one-day strikes Dec. 6, marking the second strikes for each hospital this year.
Optum in the headlines: 10 updates
From adding nearly 20,000 physicians in 2023 to facing an antitrust lawsuit from a California hospital, here are 10 Optum updates Becker’s has reported since Oct. 31:
5 factors shaping healthcare in 2024: Report
Mergers and acquisitions, generative AI and outsourcing were some of the factors cited as those that will reshape the healthcare industry in 2024, according to Deloitte’s annual healthcare outlook survey.
New York chief physician executive to retire
The chief physician executive at Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System is retiring at the end of January, radio station WIBX reported Dec. 5.
HCA Florida hospital taps CFO from Steward
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital in Sebring has appointed Henry Capote CFO, effective Dec. 4.
50% of C-suites expect to up health equity spend: Deloitte
Healthcare and life sciences executives continue to see health equity as a business strategy, according to Deloitte’s “2024 Outlook for Health Equity.”
R1 RCM acquiring Acclara from Providence
R1 RCM is acquiring revenue cycle management company Acclara from Renton, Wash.-based Providence.
HCA's latest hospital executive appointments
Stephen Chandler was appointed CEO of Summerville (S.C.) Medical Center, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
300-bed hospital opens in Texas
University Health Women’s & Children’s Hospital opened in San Antonio Dec. 5, adding 300 beds for specialized care upon completion of a project that began in 2019.
