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AdventHealth hospital names chief nursing officer

Lisa Bowman was appointed chief nursing officer for AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Fla., effective Oct. 8.

Viewpoint: The ethics of selling primary care next to Cheetos

Ethical dilemmas are on the horizon as more tech and retail companies enter the healthcare space, according to an Oct. 3 Forbes viewpoint piece by Sachin Jain, MD, president and CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan. 

Women in the lead: How 1 health system is benefitting from 5 female presidents

The healthcare field as a career path for women is a tale of two journeys. According to McKinsey, healthcare outpaces other industries in its representation of women. Women account for 75 percent of entry-level healthcare roles, 70 percent of manager r…

Drugmakers agree to Medicare price talks 

The drugmakers behind the first 10 medications selected by CMS for Medicare price negotiations have all agreed to participate in the program, the agency said Oct. 3.

Montana hospital restricts visitation amid increased virus activity

Helena, Mont.-based St. Peter’s Health is implementing visitor restrictions at Regional Medical Center amid a steady increase of flu, COVID-19 and other common cold virus activity in the community. 

HR leaders eye the exit

A number of burnt-out human resources leaders are considering leaving their roles, according to Korn Ferry. 

Where health systems are boosting tech spending

CIOs told Becker’s that health systems are increasing their spending in revenue cycle management, clinical workflow optimization and patient engagement.

Walgreens investors, analysts cheer possible healthcare pick for CEO

Walgreens investors and analysts like the news that the company is close to hiring a CEO with healthcare experience, Bloomberg reported.

VillageMD's senior VP leaves for new role

Howard Cutler, senior vice president of payer strategies for VillageMD, has left the company for a new role at One Call. 

Data stolen from 7 Prospect Medical hospitals

More than 190,000 people and seven hospitals had their data breached during the ransomware attack on Culver City, Calif.-based Prospect Medical Holdings.