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35 CFO resignations in 2023

This year has been a challenging one for hospital and health system CFOs, many of whom were tasked with finding ways to reduce costs and increase revenue to get their organizations’ operating margins back to a stronger financial footing.
Since January…

'Dr. Barbie' needs a makeover: Study

If 2023 taught us anything, it’s to not underestimate the power of Barbie. The iconic doll could serve as a valuable tool to inspire the next generation of physicians and scientists — though tweaks are needed to provide a more authentic and clinic…

4 ways to strengthen the nurse talent pipeline: AHA

Hospitals and health systems are buttressing workforce pipelines through new programs focused on health disparities and engaging high schoolers, according to the American Hospital Association. 

What 'meaningful recognition' looks like for nurses

A plethora of research has linked a favorable work environment to less turnover and higher job satisfaction, and according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, recognizing nurses’ contributions to their organization is a key pillar for …

Meditech joins Cancer Moonshot initiative

EHR vendor Meditech is joining the Cancer Moonshot initiative, a project formed by the Biden administration that aims to cut the cancer death rate by at least half within 25 years and improve the lives of people affected by cancer. 

Minnesota hospital embraces the cloud in bid to cut costs

Robbinsdale, Minn.-based North Memorial Health is selecting Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to integrate financial, supply chain and human resources operations in the cloud in a bid to cut expenses and improve employee and patient satisfaction.

University Health integrated content management system with Epic

San Antonio, Texas-based University Health is integrating Hyland’s OnBase Smart on FHIR system within its Epic Hyperdrive EHR to help capture unstructured patient data.

Apple halts watch sales after health sensor dispute

A patent dispute will force Apple to halt the sales of its latest Apple Watch, Fortune reported Dec. 18. 

When patients don't know a hospital closed

EMS call records show the confusion that can occur among community members and first responders in the wake of a hospital closure, IdeaStream Public Media reported Dec. 19.

California hospital taps CEO after string of interim leaders

John C. Fremont Healthcare District in Mariposa, Calif., has selected a CEO after a turbulent year in the C-suite.