Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the country, is expanding its treatment options for behavioral health patients by integrating services into a primary care setting.
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Arkansas hospital taps dual president, chief medical officer
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, a 600-bed hospital in Little Rock, Ark., has promoted its chief medical officer to an expanded role as president.
Mount Sinai buys $32M development site
Miami Beach, Fla.-based Mount Sinai Medical Center has purchased a $32 million development site in a move to expand its brand, TheRealDeal reported Sept. 6.
2 patient lawsuits ask for millions in damages from CentroMed
San Antonio-based CentroMed is facing two patient-led lawsuits over a June 9 data breach that affected 350,000 individuals, San-Antonio Express News reported.
Mark Cuban's pharmacy to sell COPD generic: 4 updates
Lupin, a Mumbai, India-based drug company, is collaborating with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. to sell its generic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease drug through the mail-order pharmacy.
'Cloud sprawl is real': Where to cut tech spending
Despite financial challenges in the last year, health systems are still prioritizing spending on new technology to operate more efficiently, reduce burnout, and deliver better patient care. But that doesn’t mean the pressure is off IT leaders to cut sp…
Meditech, Google partner to bring generative AI to EHRs
Google is collaborating with Meditech to bring generative artificial intelligence to EHRs, including at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
California NPs' suit over use of 'doctor' title faces opposition
Licensed allopathic and osteopathic physicians in California are the only individuals who should be allowed to use the title “Dr.,” according to the California Medical Association and the American Medical Association. The two groups filed an amicus bri…
Ozempic, Wegovy enter trials for treating addiction, dementia
Researchers in the U.S. and U.K. are testing Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss therapy Wegovy for their potential in diminishing dementia and addiction, CNBC reported Sept. 7.
Texas hospital promotes COO to CEO
Medical City Fort Worth, a 348-bed hospital in Texas, has named John Hoover CEO.
