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Missouri Medicaid members impacted by MOVEit breach

The Missouri Department of Social Services released an advisory statement on Aug. 8 in response to IBM Consulting’s data security incident involving Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer software.

MetroHealth sees steep operating decline as expenses rise almost 20%

Cleveland-based MetroHealth has reported a significant decrease in its operating income on revenue of $870.3 million for the first half of the year.

UAMS eliminates 51 jobs

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, plagued by financial troubles, is laying off 51 workers across support services, administration and service lines. 

UC Health tweaks leadership model

UC Health is moving to a registered nurse-led site leadership model across the Cincinnati-based system.

Which big health systems do — and don't — bill for MyChart messages

When Cleveland Clinic said in 2022 it would charge patients up to $50 for sending certain MyChart messages to their physicians, many in the healthcare industry took notice. And suddenly hospital leaders had a decision to make.

Michigan hospital closure to affect 108 workers

A total of 108 team members will be affected by the closure of Lakeview, Mich.-based Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital in October, a letter to the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity says, according to the Daily News.  

'Doctors are not saints': Physicians are tired of being blamed for their paychecks

Physicians make a lot of money, according to an Aug. 4 article in The Washington Post. Physicians know this, according to social media — and they believe the scrutiny of their paychecks is misguided. 

Ohio suspends license of physician who said COVID-19 shot magnetizes recipients

The Ohio State Medical Board indefinitely suspended the license of prominent anti-vaccine advocate and physician Sherri Tenpenny, DO, on Aug. 9.

Pharmacy techs are 'like offensive linemen' with shortages

Hospital pharmacy leaders are working on drug supply mitigation strategies every day, but they might be underutilizing their pharmacy technicians when it comes to spotting new shortages.

Hospitals, health systems facing lawsuits for pixel tools

Hospitals and health systems around the country have been accused of sharing confidential patient information with social media giants such as Meta, Facebook and Google. Here are the four hospitals and health systems facing lawsuits for allegedly shari…