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Elon Musk plans STEM-focused university

Elon Musk is planning a STEM-focused primary and secondary school, which he intends to expand into a university, Bloomberg reported Dec. 13. 

Health First trims operating loss by 14% in FY 2023

Rockledge, Fla.-based Health First reported a $64.4 million operating loss in fiscal year 2023, a 14% improvement on the $74.7 million loss it reported last year, according to financial documents published Dec. 13. 

Tampa General to install Epic at 3 acquired hospitals

Tampa (Fla) General Hospital will transition three hospitals it acquired from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems to Epic, a spokesperson confirmed with Becker’s.

Orlando Health boosts operating performance by $734M in FY 2023

Orlando (Fla.) Health transformed a $422.7 million operating loss (-8% margin) in fiscal year 2022 to a $310.8 million gain (5.1% margin) in FY 2023, according to financial documents published Dec. 13. The results equate to a $733.5 million swing from …

CDC's upcoming mask rule can worsen protection flaws, critics say

Before a CDC advisory committee votes whether to update its 13-year-old infection control rules in healthcare settings, critics of the guidance’s draft say the proposal is confusing and too lenient, KFF Health News reported Dec. 14. 

Allina Health to charge for MyChart messages

Minneapolis-based Allina Health will begin charging patients for some messages received through MyChart, Fox 9 reported Dec. 13. 

Michigan hospital CEO to retire after 22 years

The CEO of Holland (Mich.) Hospital, Dale Sowders, will retire in early 2024 after 22 years with the organization.

Pennsylvania hospital's $400K in unpaid taxes, fees scrutinized

Prospect Medical, the parent company of Crozer Health System, is fighting the tax assessment for its Ridley Park, Pa.-based hospital, and the $400,000 in unpaid taxes and fees could mean higher taxes, according to a CBS News Philadelphia report.

Healthcare professionalism isn't dead

Bullying, rudeness and violence have permeated headlines about the healthcare industry lately. In the post-pandemic era — one riddled with anxious patients and burnt-out providers, all still dealing with the consequences of prolonged isolation — it can…

How high-volume hospitals are closing care gaps

Leaders at high-volume emergency departments are finding new ways to eliminate care gaps while reducing unnecessary visits.