Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health and Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare collectively raked in $11.5 billion in operating revenue during the 2022 fiscal year, and they continue to be leaders in the state’s market, Hartford Business reported Oct. 10.
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4 trends in healthcare executive pay
Median base salaries for healthcare executives have increased year over year, reflecting continued pressure to attract top leaders and stabilize executive transitions, according to a survey conducted by consulting firm SullivanCotter.
Hypertension drug less dangerous than thought
A regularly prescribed hypertension drug thought to possibly increase the risk of heart failure, may not be as dangerous after all, according to a study published Oct. 12 in the academic journal Function.
Ozempic and TikTok: When treatment turns trendy
The drug Ozempic, prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, could be in shortage for years to come. As celebrities and influencers race to obtain the drug for its off-label weight loss capabilities, their endorsements — cataloged on sites like TikTok — could be …
Medline extends partnership with New Jersey system
Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System is latching onto Medline after working with another medical supplier for the past five years.
California makes RN license for retired nurses
Amid a shortage of nurses, California is turning to retirees to fill the gap.
Financial stress driving hospital M&As: Report
More than one-third of hospital and health system transactions announced in the third quarter involved an entity that cited financial distress as a driving factor, according to a Kaufman Hall M&A report published Oct. 12.
Tennessee hospital names chief medical officer
Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., has named Walter Kerschl, MD, chief medical officer.
4 health systems opening innovation hubs
Innovation hubs in hospitals aim to develop and implement new technologies, processes and healthcare solutions that can enhance patient care.
Emory Healthcare to help forge universal digital health language
Emory Healthcare, based in Atlanta, plans to join software company Graphite’s alliance of health systems that aims to create a common language for digital health.
