John Riggi, the national adviser for cybersecurity and risk for the American Hospital Association, said foreign hacking groups in countries such as Russia, China and North Korea are making the association “very concerned,” NPR reported July 26.
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Thomas Jefferson University to pay $2.7M to resolve fund misuse allegations
Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve allegations it misused and improperly retained federal funds that were intended to be used for student loans.
Sahara dust storms turn record heat into respiratory danger zones in US South
With triple-digit temperatures in the southern and southwestern areas of the United States, it makes sense that hospital emergency departments are reporting increased patient census figures associated with heat-induced conditions like heat stroke.
Healthcare management and boards need 'heart transplants,' report says
An excessive focus on financial issues in healthcare above all else has damaged the industry at its very heart, according to the July 17 edition of The Keckley Report.
Phoenix Children's to build new NICU
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is to build a 44,000-square-foot neonatal intensive care unit on its expanding Thomas campus.
Children's Hospital Colorado opens precision medicine institute
Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora has launched a pediatric precision medicine institute that will use technology and data to determine the best treatment options for patients.
Top 179 hospitals for patient safety in the South: Healthgrades
A total of 179 hospitals in the South were honored with Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence award in 2023.
'People are looking for more': What part-time work looks like at 4 hospitals
Part-time work in healthcare has accelerated since the pandemic and systems are finding new ways to manage the shifting workforce.
Adventist hospital seeks financial partner
Adventist Health St. Helena (Calif.) is looking for a partner to promote its services and improve its financial situation, the St. Helena Star reported July 25.
Why CHS is offloading hospitals
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems completed the sale of one of its hospitals in April and signed definitive agreements to sell six others this year, pending regulatory approvals.
