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31+ hospital and health system chief innovation officers to know | 2023

Becker’s Healthcare is delighted to honor more than 31 hospital and health system chief innovation officers. 

Biotech company lays off 29% of workforce

Sana Biotechnology, a cell and gene therapy company, is laying off 29 percent of its workforce, the company reported in an Oct. 10 SEC filing.

Physicians claim LA County allowed surgeon's brazen misconduct for years

Three physicians at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have filed suit against owner Los Angeles County, alleging that the misconduct of one orthopedic surgeon was overlooked by management for years, NBC News reports.  

Hospital cyberattack costs, patient care disruptions up: 9 things to know

At hospitals and health systems, cyberattack costs and patient care disruptions were up in 2023, according to an Oct. 11 report.

Walgreens to roll out virtual care

Walgreens said it plans to roll out virtual care with healthcare providers for common health needs beginning in October. 

Cleveland Clinic, TikTok partner on search

Cleveland Clinic is partnering with TikTok to give the social media platform users’ access to accurate mental health information.

10 CIOs named to CHIME board, officer roles

Three new IT chiefs have been named to the board of trustees for the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, which is also getting new officers for 2024 and 2025.

The pros and cons of IT outsourcing in healthcare

Hospitals and health systems have reported outsourcing IT jobs in a move to reduce operating costs and allow their former employees to retain jobs, but will this be a new norm for healthcare organizations?

Adena's 'win-win' RCM partnership benefits health system and employees, CEO says

Healthcare is in a continuous state of flux, adapting to growing complexities, new technologies, evolving regulatory conditions and the surge of data.

University Hospitals nears 60% of $2B fundraising goal

Cleveland-based University Hospitals announced progress toward a $2 billion fundraising effort to invest in several areas, including pediatric and cancer care, innovation, and facility improvement.