Improved access to and quality of care are major drivers behind the formation of a new clinically integrated network involving 23 rural North Dakota hospitals.
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Yale New Haven, Hartford HealthCare dominate Connecticut market as competitors struggle
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.
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.
