Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has created a committee to help govern how – or if – artificial intelligence technology will be put into practice, NJBiz reported Oct. 2.
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Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy
Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a string of challenges “hindering its sustainability.”
Inspira Health completes Salem Medical Center integration
Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health has completed the integration of Salem, N.J.-based Salem Medical Center, which has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington.
Wise Health downgraded multiple notches for 2nd time in weeks
Decatur, Texas-based Wise Health System, which is due to be acquired by a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn-.based hospital giant HCA Healthcare, was downgraded three notches amid “very weak” operating performance, Fitch said Sept. 29.
Former VCU Health CEO lobbied hard against now abandoned Richmond project
The former CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health long lobbied against a now abandoned $325 million capital project and faced internal opposition from the health system as he did so, according to an Oct. 2 Richmond BizSense report.
6 pressing drug shortages, per pharmacy technicians
More than 9 in 10 pharmacy technicians are experiencing workflow challenges and about 45 percent said they’re unable to administer prescriptions because of drug shortages, according to a recent survey.
Kaiser pharmacy workers begin 3-week strike
Hundreds of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and pharmacy warehouse employees at Kaiser Permanente began picketing Oct. 1 in a strike planned to last through Oct. 21.
CVS pharmacists return to work
CVS pharmacists protesting challenging working conditions in Kansas City returned to work Sept. 28 after CVS leaders vowed to make numerous improvements, USA Today reported.
Providence incubates 4th technology
Renton, Wash.-based Providence successfully incubated its fourth technology through Providence Digital Innovation Group: Praia Health.
Staffing agencies pull workers from Iowa hospital
Five staffing agencies contracted by Mercy Iowa City began pulling their workers from the hospital shortly after it filed for bankruptcy protection, The Gazette reported Sept. 30.
