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How Bristol Health plans to re-emerge: Q&A with CFO Tim Ajayi

Bristol (Conn.) Health CFO, Tim Ajayi, addressed how the health system is dealing with sustained financial challenges and its future plans for growth in an interview with Becker’s. The conversation follows a report of just under 17 days of cash on hand…

Hospitals average a D+ for pediatric emergency care: 3 notes

A recent study found emergency departments are making progress but still falling behind national guidelines for pediatric emergency care.

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital names new chief nursing officer

Lizette Otero, BSN, was appointed chief nursing officer at Miami-based HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, according to a July 7 South Florida Hospital News report. Ms. Otero will assume the role Aug. 7.

The burnout interventions that will retain clinicians

Improving care delivery, patient safety and nurse staffing are the three most important issues nurses and physicians say management can take steps to improve high-burnout rates among clinicians, according to a study published June 7 in JAMA.

Wisconsin woman dies from rare fungal infection

A Wisconsan woman died July 5 after developing blastomycosis —  a rare infection caused by a fungus found in soil and decaying wood called blastomyces, according to a report from FOX affiliate WITI. 

Hospital ransomware attack numbers in '23 already closing in on last year

After a small drop in ransomware attacks early in 2023, hospitals have recently been experiencing more of the hacks, Chief Healthcare Executive reported July 10.

68 hospitals, health systems among America's greatest workplaces: Newsweek

Sixty-eight hospitals and health systems were named among America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek and the data firm Plant-A Insights Group.  

5 most expensive EHR installations of 2023

So far, in 2023, hospitals in Massachusetts and West Virginia have spent more than $50 million on new EHRs.

C-suite healthcare planning 'paralyzed by the tyranny of the urgent,' report says

Short-term necessities are hindering any vital longer-term strategic planning for hospitals as they continue to soldier on against a backdrop of continuing financial challenges, according to The Keckley Report July 10.

10 most- and least-stressed cities

WalletHub released its list of the most- and least-stressed cities July 10.