Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is facing a class-action lawsuit after about 450 patients were potentially exposed to infection due to the improper administration of an intravenous drug.
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The best place in the world to work, per Fortune
A global hotel firm tops the list of Fortune’s 25 best workplaces in the world for 2023. Notably, the list only features one healthcare company.
Arkansas Children's Northwest executive departs
Diana McDaniel has left her role as vice president of operations for Springdale-based Arkansas Children’s Northwest to launch a healthcare consulting company, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal reported Nov. 16.
US report card on preterm birth rates: Grades by state
In its annual report card on maternal and infant health, March of Dimes gave the U.S. a “D+” for its high preterm birth rate, which is one of the leading causes of infant death. Overall, 10.4% of all babies born in the U.S. were preterm in 2022, a mini…
HCA workers in California plan Thanksgiving week strike
Members of SEIU Local 121RN plan to begin a five-day strike Nov. 22 at three HCA Healthcare facilities in Southern California: Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks; West Hills Hospital; and Riverside Community Hospital.
Physician sues NYU Langone over firing tied to Israel-Hamas social media use
The former director of NYU Langone Health’s cancer center is suing the system over his firing, which occurred after he used social media to express views on the Israel-Hamas war.
GE HealthCare consolidates Wisconsin operations
GE HealthCare is moving its Wauwatosa, Wis., and Milwaukee locations to Waukesha, Wis., Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Nov. 17.
Mayo operating gain doubles in Q3
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic reported an operating income of $302 million (6.8% margin) in the third quarter, up from $157 million (3.8% margin) in the same period last year.
15 'overpaid' CEOs in healthcare
As You Sow has issued its 10th report on “overpaid” CEOs among the S&P 500, naming 15 executives with an interest in healthcare.
Health system execs are pushing down decision-making authority
As regional health systems grow and need to become more nimble, the top leadership are looking for ways to decentralize decision-making and build a strong executive talent pipeline.
