To tackle the persistent challenge of diagnostic errors, the American Medical Association and National Quality Forum have partnered to establish standards for collecting and sharing patient symptom data in clinical care.
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The CEO gender tenure gap (slightly) narrows
A gender tenure gap among CEOs is not a new topic of discussion, but recent research sheds light on where the issue stands today.
8 health systems named to inaugural, NIH emerging cancer research network
The National Institutes of Health has awarded funding to eight medical groups that will become part of its inaugural Cancer Screening Research Network, an effort to advance existing knowledge about emerging cancers, early detection and treatment, it an…
UC Davis Health, Verizon unveil digital inclusion program
UC Davis Health in Sacramento launched a digital inclusion program in partnership with Verizon Business.
Wisconsin hospital embraces new identity
Darlington, Wis.-based Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County is undergoing a rebrand, which will give the hospital a new name and an updated logo.
Health systems want to boost digital health budgets
As economic pressures on healthcare organizations begin to cool, hospital and health system leaders are looking to dedicate additional resources to initiatives focused on digital transformation, a Feb. 21 report from Panda Health found.
CHS eyes $1B in potential hospital sales
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has sold a number of hospitals over the past several years and is evaluating interest for sales that could yield more than $1 billion in additional proceeds, CEO Tim Hingtgen said on the company’s Feb. 21 …
How Cleveland Clinic finds common ground with competitors
“Cleveland Clinic” is recognized around the world — but unlike its name, the health system doesn’t stand alone.
Oregon hospital taps CEO
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Ore., has named Patrick Sharp CEO.
Nearly 4,000 weight loss drug prescriptions in 2023 were for US teens
There were around 4,000 prescriptions for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic written for U.S. patients between the ages of 12 and 18 in 2023, alone, NBC News reported Feb. 21.
