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How 1 health system gets new nurses to the bedside sooner

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare Central Region’s student nurse advanced pipeline program provides individuals enrolled in local nursing programs with a four-part progression plan that steers them toward their first full-time hospital position after licensu…

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute taps CEO

Detroit-based Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, a McLaren Health Care-owned facility, has named Boris Pasche, MD, PhD, as the center’s new president and CEO, according to an Aug. 7 news release.

Erlanger taps chief medical officer

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health has appointed Jensen Hyde, MD, as chief medical officer, making her the first female CMO in the system’s 130-year history. 

Health systems face rising violence

Recent shootings and other attacks in healthcare settings have called attention to violence in the industry. 

MUSC taps ChatGPT-powered telehealth partner

Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina is partnering with Andor Health, a virtual care company using ChatGPT, to power its decentralized telehealth network.

3 keys that drove MD Anderson to 4 consecutive MAP Award wins

Winning one MAP Award was always a goal for University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Treasurer Brad Gibson. The Houston-based hospital recently won the award for the fourth consecutive time.

Nurse sues hospital after equipment explosion leads to injury

A certified registered nurse anesthetist filed a lawsuit against Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare seeking lost wages and $15,000 in damages after a surgical machine allegedly exploded and injured him.

Arkansas Children's receives $25M donation

Little Rock-based Arkansas Children’s received its largest donation, a $25 million gift from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, to fund expansion projects and create an endowment.

Nurse pleads guilty to stealing drugs from hundreds of patients

A former Boston nurse pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of doses of opioids from an emergency room locked drug cabinet in 2019.

Missouri hospital hires CEO

Kirksville, Mo.-based Northeast Regional Medical Center has named Patrick Avila CEO, effective Sept. 11.