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What's missing from discussions on the nursing shortage? 9 CNOs weigh in

When it comes to the nursing shortage, much of the national rhetoric is focused on nurses who have left the bedside, or projections on how many more are planning an exit. But there is a need for more emphasis to be placed on the now: How can nursing de…

American College of Cardiology welcomes new president

The American College of Cardiology has named Cathleen Dalton Biga, MSN, RN, as its new president. Her term will begin in 2024 and end in 2025, according to a July 17 news release. 

Former nursing school owner sentenced to 21 months for role in degree scheme

Johanah Napoleon, the former president and owner of the Palm Beach School of Nursing in Florida, must serve 21 months in prison and must also pay $3.5 million as part of her sentencing for the role she played in a fraudulent nursing degree scheme, the …

Phoenix Children's taps CFO from Sanford Health

Phoenix Children’s named Michelle Bruhn executive vice president and CFO, effective July 17. 

UPMC chief healthcare data and analytics officer switches roles

Oscar Marroquin, MD, Pittsburgh-based UPMC’s chief healthcare data and analytics officer, is switching roles to become the system’s senior vice president and president of UPMC’s physician services division.

CFO staying power dips while compensation spikes

Economic factors affecting CFO staying power, compensation and pain points are at their most pressing for a generation, according to a recent analysis by DataRail, a financial planning and analysis platform.

Mississippi system lays off workers, begins reassignments

Tupelo-based North Mississippi Health Services is moving forward with layoffs and job reassignments as part of its “redesign” plan to improve the organization’s financial picture, according to a message sent to NMHS employees and affiliated providers J…

Mississippi hospitals close behavioral health units

Vicksburg, Miss.-based Merit Health River Region closed its behavioral health unit on June 30, raising concern for residents about access to mental healthcare in the region, WLBT reported July 18.

3 health systems cutting IT jobs

A number of hospitals and health systems are trimming their workforces, or outsourcing IT jobs, due to financial and operational challenges. 

Mount Sinai EMT stabbed by patient in ambulance: Police

A Mount Sinai EMT was stabbed inside an ambulance July 19 while taking a patient to Mount Sinai West, CBS News reported.