Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health has named JoDee Knox, RN, as the new chief nursing officer for its Waterloo market, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported Oct. 4.
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University Hospitals completes transition to Epic
Cleveland-based University Hospitals has completed its transition to Epic, a process that saw the health system convert 5.6 million patient records and scheduling systems into one EHR.
BayCare takes on 4th new hospital project in 5 years
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare is planning to construct a new facility for its Tampa-based St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, marking its fourth new hospital project in the past five years.
California hospital names CEO, chief medical exec
A new CEO and chief medical executive have joined the team at Sutter Santa Rosa (Calif.) Regional Hospital.
Outpatient vs. inpatient revenue trends: 48 statistics
Both outpatient and inpatient volumes improved in August versus the previous month, reversing some decline seen in July over June, according to the most recent “National Hospital Flash Report” from Kaufman Hall.
100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs | 2023
Becker’s is thrilled to highlight the orthopedic programs of 100 hospitals and health systems across the U.S.
Leprosy and armadillos: What to know
An uptick of confirmed leprosy cases in Florida is resparking the debate of the disease’s possible connection to nine-banded armadillos, USA Today reported Oct. 3.
Optum inks operational partnership with Wisconsin health system, will hire 800+ employees
Optum is hiring more than 800 employees from Waukesha, Wis.-based ProHealth Care and will begin managing the health system’s revenue cycle management, information technology, informatics, analytics and inpatient care management.
75,000+ Kaiser workers begin strike: 8 things to know
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees across the U.S. began a strike this week after their contract expired with no new labor agreement in place.
301 more alleged victims sue in OB-GYN abuse case
Another 301 patients have sued Robert Hadden, MD, and Columbia University, alleging the gynecologist sexually abused them during examinations, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 3.
