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CommonSpirit's 'Maslow's hierarchy of healthcare technology'

CommonSpirit Health is a sprawling 140-hospital system with more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. The technology platform and digital needs for a system so huge are complex, and Daniel Barchi, senior executive vice president and CIO, is focused …

Bill Gates predicts 3-day workweek

While more American companies mull the benefits of a four-day workweek, Bill Gates is imagining even less time spent in the office.

Washington system names CEO

Ettore Palazzo, MD, was named CEO of Kirkland, Wash.-based EvergreenHealth.

Swedish Health begins $1.3B expansion

Seattle-based Swedish Health Services is kicking off a $1.3 billion-plus North Tower project on its First Hill Campus, Puget Sound Business Journal reported Nov. 29.

Inside Cleveland Clinic's international strategy

Cleveland Clinic is looking to overseas markets to “increase the diversity of the system’s operations” and “promote the Clinic’s clinical expertise in new markets.” 

Leapfrog invites input on proposed hospital survey changes

The Leapfrog Group, the nonprofit watchdog organization behind hospital safety grades, is proposing several changes to its annual survey for 2024, including the removal of certain questions and tweaks to deadlines. 

Montana nursing school breaks ground on expansion after $101M gift

Great Falls, Mont.-based Benefis Health System and Montana State University broke ground on the first of five nurse teaching buildings being constructed thanks to a $101 million donation, the Great Falls Tribune reported Nov. 29.

Highmark Health reports $406M operating gain through Q3

Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health reported a net income of $431 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Man allegedly assaults hospital staff before stealing ambulance

Police arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly assaulted Gardner, Mass.-based Heywood Hospital staff, EMS and a civilian before stealing an ambulance, eventually crashing it, Boston25 News reported Nov. 29.

HCA to buy bankrupt Texas hospital

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is buying bankrupt Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse (Texas) for $41 million in a deal that is expected to close by the end of January, Bloomberg Law reported Nov. 29.