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7 cancer trends to know

More than 1.9 million people are estimated to develop new cancer cases and more than 609,000 are estimated to die of cancer in 2023, according to estimates compiled by the American Cancer Society.

ANCC awards 2 hospitals for innovation, patient care

The American Nurses Credentialing Center presented awards to hospitals in Florida and Nebraska for their nursing innovation and patient care programs, respectively. 

How 3 hospital execs are preparing for future pandemics

The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have hospital executives planning for the next crisis. Hospital CFOs told Becker’s that they are focusing on improving their balance sheets and re-evaluating their supply chain exposure to prepare for th…

How to boost financials, per 8 healthcare leaders

The bottom line is how to improve the bottom line.

Jefferson CFO: 'Operational rigor and growth' will revive financial health

John Mordach is eight months into his role as CFO of Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health, an 18-hospital system that includes Thomas Jefferson University and Health Partners Plans.

Ochsner LSU Health names CEO

Corwin Harper was named CEO of Shreveport, La.-based Ochsner LSU Health, part of New Orleans-based Ochsner Health.

10 highest-paying healthcare jobs without a bachelor's or higher

Nuclear medicine technologist is the highest-paying healthcare job without requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to one new analysis.

Franciscan Health hospital taps ambulatory exec

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (Ill.) has promoted Sheree Boyd, MSN, RN, DBA, to vice president of ambulatory services. 

Yale New Haven seeks price reduction in hospital acquisition amidst cyberattack fallout

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health is requesting to pay a lower price for its planned 3-hospital acquisition from Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings as the hospitals deal with a six-week-long cyberattack, Yale News reported Oct. 13. 

Patients of closed Kansas hospital struggle to get medical records

Patients of Herington (Kan.) Hospital have reported trouble getting access to their medical records after the hospital abruptly announced its closure on Oct. 9, NBC affiliate KSNW reported Oct. 12.