For the second year straight, March of Dimes has given the U.S. a “D+” for its high preterm birth rate, according to the group’s annual report card on maternal and infant health.
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VCU Health names chief medical information officer
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has hired a new chief medical information officer.
Oracle looks to Nashville to expand healthcare presence
Software and EHR giant Oracle will hold its healthcare summit in Nashville on Feb. 13, as the company looks to expand its presence in the city, Nashville Business Journal reported Nov. 16.
Inova taps new staffing vendor following Envision's bankruptcy
Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health System has signed a deal with U.S. Acute Care Solutions to take over the emergency care team at its Fairfax, Va., emergency department after its former vendor, Envision Healthcare, filed for bankruptcy, Washington B…
Texas system taps CEO from inside following ouster
Brett Kirkham has been promoted from interim to permanent CEO of Mid Coast Health System and El Campo Memorial Hospital, based in El Campo, Texas.
3 biotech companies laying off workers
As global biotech investment has cooled since the biotech bull market of 2021, some companies have looked to cut more than 25% of their staff.
Delaware hospitals push back after none receive Leapfrog 'A'
Delaware hospitals are speaking out after not a single one received an “A” on The Leapfrog Group’s fall safety grades, CBS affiliate WBOC reported Nov. 14.
16 health systems named Military Friendly Employers
Several health systems made the 21st annual list of Military Friendly Employers.
CRNA compensation grows 9.6%
High demand continues to affect compensation for certified registered nurse anesthetists, resulting in a 9.6% increase in median total cash compensation from 2022 to 2023, according to one new survey.
General Catalyst's team of former hospital CEOs
As General Catalyst looks to expand its healthcare presence to actually own and operate a health system, it has tapped former hospital CEOs into key leadership positions.
