Becker’s reported four executive exits from the helms of hospitals and health systems between Oct. 11-12:
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Nurse staffing agencies disagree over 'employee' status for temps
Healthcare staffing firms disagree on whether temporary nursing staff should be classified as W-2 employees or independent contractors. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor is at the center of the dispute.
Methodist Le Bonheur downgraded as operating losses accelerate
Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare was downgraded to “A+” from “AA-” amid persistent financial challenges that could give rise to a potential future default, S&P Global said Oct. 13.
More rehab professionals were vaccinated against COVID-19 than the flu: CMS
More rehabilitation center healthcare professionals completed COVID-19 primary vaccination series than influenza vaccinations in 2022, according to CMS data.
ProMedica hospital set to pay off bonds, clears way for sale
ProMedica Coldwater (Mich.) Hospital agreed to an early cancellation and pay off of its bonds with the county, a deal that could expedite its sale to Glendale, Calif.-based American Healthcare Systems, The Daily Reporter reported Oct. 13.
Mayo leader: Digitizing medicine lost the hearts, minds of clinicians
John Halamka, MD, president of Mayo Clinic Platform, said going from paper charts to fully digital ended up losing the hearts and minds of clinicians and nurses.
How health systems are pacing with AI
Since the emergence of generative AI, not only have hospitals and health systems been trying to create governance for the new technology, they have been also looking at AI to shoulder some of healthcare’s biggest burdens.
10 hospitals, systems seeking chief nursing officers
Here are 10 health systems and hospitals in the U.S. currently seeking chief nursing officers.
New Jersey nursing home launches new care model for critically ill patients
Lumberton, N.J.-based Mount Holly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has developed a new clinical model to care for patients with critical illness needs through a partnership with Samaritan Palliative Medical Partners, ROI-NJ reported Oct. 12.
HCA Midwest taps performance improvement leader
HCA Midwest Health, based in Overland Park, Kan., has named Maurizio Virone vice president of performance improvement.
