CIOs told Becker’s the recent rash of IT layoffs at health systems isn’t surprising given the financial challenges in healthcare, but that cutting on the tech side can be short-sighted.
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Labor board files complaint against Ascension hospital
The National Labor Relations Board regional office has issued a consolidated complaint against Ascension Providence Rochester (Mich.) Hospital, in response to allegations filed by OPEIU Local 40, which represents registered nurses and radiology technol…
Illinois system taps new CFO
Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System tapped Michael Scialdone as its new senior vice president and CFO, effective Jan. 8.
3 dead after medical helicopter crash
Three crew members died in a medical helicopter crash in Oklahoma on Jan. 20, according to the air ambulance provider Air Evac Lifeteam.
Nurse accused of dispensing morphine that led to death
A Utah nurse has been indicted for allegedly distributing and dispensing morphine that led to a person’s death last summer.
Intermountain ends precision medicine program
Intermountain Health will end and divest its Precision Genomics Laboratory Feb. 1.
'Faux-zempic': What to know about compounded weight loss drugs
Physicians, drugmakers, obesity organizations and the FDA are fretting about compounded versions of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs, including Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound.
Steward money woes could spur Massachusetts PHE
Massachusetts is pressuring Steward Health Care to develop a restructuring plan or risk sending the state into a public health emergency, The Boston Globe reported Jan. 19
CDC urges more blood testing for PFAS chemicals
The CDC on Jan. 18 issued updated guidance for clinicians regarding exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, urging them to consider a patient’s individual history and possible exposure to the chemicals and to order blood tests as needed to dete…
How Allina jumped 12 spots in Gartner's supply ranking
After securing a win, Tom Lubotsky, supply chain vice president of Minneapolis-based Allina Health, is looking at the auto and retail industries to inspire new metrics.
