Executive leaders and board members at some of the largest U.S. health systems said that artificial intelligence and new technologies were the top risks they were most concerned about in 2024, according to a Jan. 22 report from Kodiak.
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Why UCHealth's CFO is optimistic about 2024
With expenses outpacing revenue growth and labor expenses continuing to rise, 2024 is going to be another challenging year for hospitals across the country, Dan Rieber, CFO of Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth, told Becker’s.
FDA finds deficiencies at Eli Lilly plant: Reuters
During a visit last summer, FDA inspectors flagged eight deficiencies at an Eli Lilly manufacturing plant in Branchburg, N.J., according to an inspection report Reuters obtained through a Freedom of Information Act Request.
New Jersey system promotes 2 executives
Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System has promoted two leaders to new roles on its executive team.
Nebraska health system switches to independent network
The Winnebago (Neb.) Comprehensive Healthcare System has transferred to a new independent network in the third phase of a technology transformation plan to advance staff operations and improve patient experience.
Drugmakers explore muscle loss prevention when taking weight loss drugs
Despite their rise to popularity as solutions for weight loss, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can also lead to muscle loss, and now pharmaceutical companies are looking at ways to curb the unwanted side effect, according to The Wall Street Journal.
New York health system surveys community over maternity ward closure
Rockville Centre, N.Y.-based Catholic Health is conducting a survey to get community input regarding the planned closure of its Smithtown, N.Y.-based St. Catherine of Siena Hospital maternity ward on Feb. 1.
Massachusetts hospital implements code of conduct policy
Milford (Mass.) Regional Medical Center has adopted a new code of conduct policy that targets disrespectful behavior from patients and visitors.
4 tips for physicians going to the business side of healthcare
Whether physicians sink or swim in healthcare’s business side boils down to four differences between clinical and nonclinical operations, according to a Jan. 22 Harvard Business Review article by Sachin H. Jain, MD.
Hackensack Meridian Health: Urgent care model reduces psychiatric ED visits
Thanks to a scarcity of alternative options, patients with psychiatric conditions often seek help from emergency departments in non-crisis situations when their usual psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist is unavailable. To combat this issue, Ed…
