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CEO accepts nurse's 'Suits in Scrubs' challenge

Throughout his healthcare career, Greg Wood has spent time walking the hospital floors, sitting in employee lounges and talking with staff. However, he recently got an even closer look at the front lines when he shadowed charge nurse Misty Freeman, RN,…

Cincinnati health system opens 7th urgent care, plans for expansion

In an effort to make healthcare more accessible for all, Cincinnati-based Mercy Health opened its seventh urgent care facility Dec. 6.

Joint Commission revises 'suicide' definition

The Joint Commission is updating its sentinel event policy to provide an expanded definition for suicide deaths that hospitals report to the organization. 

CMS ramped up price transparency enforcement in 2023

After fining the first two hospitals for alleged price transparency violations in 2022, CMS fined 12 more in 2023. 

A look at HCA and Google's AI partnership

In a move to enhance efficiency, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has been conducting pilots with Google’s healthcare-based AI tools. 

Pennsylvania hospital brings back pediatric mental health services

After pausing services in January, the pediatric behavioral health unit at Sharon (Pa.) Regional Medical Center is open again, local news outlets reported Dec. 11. 

Deaconess names regional president

Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System has named Will Davis its Illinois region president. 

Healthcare spending hit $4.5 trillion in 2022: 8 things to know

CMS estimated that U.S. healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022 to $4.5 trillion, Health Affairs reported Dec. 13.

Cleveland Clinic continues international expansion, opens London facility

Cleveland Clinic expanded its existing international footprint as it opened a new outpatient center in London.

MUSC awarded $4.3M for rural health initiatives

Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health has received $4.28 million in grants to improve healthcare access to rural and underserved parts of South Carolina.