A recent study estimated Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital spent more than $5.6 million on quality metric reporting in 2018, which translates to more than 108,000 hours of work in preparation and reporting data.
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Meditech in the last 30 days
From adding new hospital clients to launching an artificial intelligence-focused partnership with big tech, Meditech has had a busy month.
Kentucky physician, nurse convicted in drug scheme
A Kentucky physician and nurse were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to illicitly prescribe controlled substances and other related offenses to distributing controlled substances.
Encompass rehab hospital names CEO
Dorothy “Dodi” Purtell was named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg (Wis.).
Catholic Health SVP chosen to head up MultiCare hospitals
Eddie Bratko was appointed president of Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals, part of Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System.
Telehealth firm files for bankruptcy
Let’s Talk Interactive, a software company specializing in telehealth, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sept. 21, the Charlotte Business Journal reported.
Duke's health innovation institute targets racial disparities
At Duke University’s Duke Institute for Health Innovation, a group of researchers created an algorithm designed to pinpoint individuals with peripheral artery disease by analyzing diagnosis codes and their medical histories, The Wall Street Journal rep…
MemorialCare finance leader joins tech nonprofit
A former financial leader for Fountain Valley, Calif.-based MemorialCare has been named CFO of MCNC, a North Carolina technology nonprofit organization.
States with the best, worst childhood vaccination rates
Routine vaccination rates for children in the U.S. continue to decline, according to data analyzed by the Center for American Progress. It is a situation that has worsened since COVID-19’s onset.
Arizona health officials warn about rising fungal infection risks
The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a notice Sept. 26 warning clinicians and residents to be on the lookout for a fungi-caused infection known as Valley Fever.
