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ProMedica slips to Q2 loss after profitable Q1

Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica reported a $39.8 million operating loss in the second quarter, a slight improvement on the $61.7 million loss in the prior-year period but down from the $29.6 million operating gain it posted in the first quarter.

Cleveland Clinic stroke therapy trial yields positive results

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic led a first-of-its-kind trial using a therapy for stroke patients called deep brain stimulation that showed safe and effective results, according to an Aug. 14 news release. 

Joint Commission: How to protect patients after a cyberattack

The amount of cyberattacks in healthcare is growing, and hospitals should be ramping up their protection efforts, according to The Joint Commission. 

FDA OKs 1st sterilization system for 3D-printed medical devices

The FDA recently greenlit the first device to sterilize 3D-printed products used in healthcare, including personalized surgical guides and anatomical models.

FDA OKs 1st sterilization system for 3D-printed medical devices

The FDA recently greenlit the first device to sterilize 3D-printed products used in healthcare, including personalized surgical guides and anatomical models.

14 hospital execs on their top leadership 'must dos' 

To succeed at any endeavor, it’s important to know the rules. While the business of healthcare is anything but a game, hospital executives lead with their own imposed guidelines — namely always fostering an environment where transparent communication, …

5 credit downgrades but no upgrades in July, S&P says

Two health systems, including Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth, were among the five credit downgrades issued by S&P Global in July, according to an Aug. 15 commentary.

Rhode Island health system to outsource some IT members amid Epic cloud migration

Providence, R.I.-based Care New England is collaborating with health IT provider Kyndryl to consolidate its EHR systems into Epic and move them onto Amazon Web Services’ cloud, as well as outsource some of its IT employees to the company. 

SSM Health, Siemens Healthineers enter partnership

St. Louis-based SSM Health and Siemens Healthineers entered into a 10-year partnership in which Siemens will provide software, technology and on-site training to the health system. 

New Jersey hospital names CHRO, DEI leader

University Hospital in Newark, N.J., has tapped two new people leaders.