Within two years, Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare doubled engagement in a program for pharmacists that was originally made for nurses.
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HCA hospital opens part of $69M expansion
HCA Healthcare Northwest is continuing a $69 million expansion project after opening new operating room space, the Houston Chronicle reported Sept. 8.
UNC cancer center director to step down
Shelton “Shelley” Earp, MD, is stepping down as director of the Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, effective June 2024.
Leapfrog Group reacts to presidential patient safety recommendations
The national organization behind the annual hospital safety grade rankings Leapfrog Group, is praising the new patient safety recommendations published Sept. 7 by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Mass Gen researchers find link between exercise and Alzheimer's prevention
Researchers from Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital discovered that the exercise-induced hormone, irisin, lowers levels of a main component in the plaques found in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
13 recent RCM mergers and acquisitions
Here are 13 revenue cycle management mergers, acquisitions and partnerships reported by or shared with Becker’s in 2023:
Kaiser trash inspections end in $49M settlement
Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $49 million settlement to resolve claims that its hospital and health plan subsidiaries unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste, medical waste and protected health information at California facilities.
UVA Health affiliate Centra Health enjoys credit upgrade
Lynchburg, Va.-based Centra Health, a four acute care hospital system, saw its default credit rating upgraded to “A” amid an “improving financial profile,” Fitch Ratings said Sept. 7.
UNC Health's retention strategy is all about 'Me'
As hospitals and health systems face increased competition for talented workers, they continue to eye retention strategies beyond wages. This includes Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health, which partnered with Deloitte on a workforce strategy to embed le…
7 executive exits in 7 days
It’s been a big week for retirements and resignations.
