Despite financial hardships last year, AMCs continue to lean into their mission of providing advanced care, research and education to their communities.
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Hospital leader survives Moroccan earthquake
Meghan Huffman, senior director of digital health at Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health, survived the Sept. 8 Moroccan earthquake that has killed at least 2,500 people, the Charlotte Observer reported.
Intermountain moving from Cerner to Epic
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health will move from Cerner to Epic Systems by the end of 2025, as its contract with Cerner is set to end in November, the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Ascension names ministry market executive for Oklahoma
Bo Beaudry has been named senior vice president, serving as ministry market executive for Ascension Oklahoma, part of St. Louis-based Ascension.
Workers strike at Ascension hospital in Michigan
Members of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 40 began a three-day strike Sept. 11 at Ascension Providence Rochester (Mich.) Hospital.
GoFundMe page launched for Rhode Island nurse assaulted by patient
A GoFundMe account set up by a co-worker of a Rhode Island nurse who was assaulted by a patient has raised more than $87,000.
Only 45% of nurses are 'fully engaged': 8 notes
Only 45 percent of nurses report being “fully engaged” at work while 14.1 percent report being “unengaged,” according to the 2023 “PRC National Nursing Engagement Report.”
Walmart explores ChenMed purchase: 5 details
Bloomberg reported Walmart is interested in purchasing majority ownership in ChenMed, a chain of primary care clinics focused on health for older adults.
Patient dies by suicide in New Jersey hospital
A patient shot and killed himself inside Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, N.J., on Sept. 9 in an incident that prompted lockdown of the hospital, according to the Courier Post.
$650M project to triple New York hospital's ER size
Officials have broken ground on a $650 million expansion project at Rochester, N.Y.-based Strong Memorial Hospital, according to a Sept. 8 Rochester First report.
