Leaders from Pittsburgh-based UPMC told Becker’s it plans to transition to Epic because the EHR can position the health system for advances in digital health and artificial intelligence.
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Will Walgreens look to hospitals for new CEO?
In relaying the departure of CEO Rosalind Brewer on Sept. 1, Walgreens said it was looking for a replacement with “deep healthcare experience.”
Kansas hospital names CEO
St. Luke Hospital in Marion, Kan., tapped Alex Haines as its next CEO, the Hillsboro Star-Journal reported Sept. 6.
Financial updates from 21 systems: Mayo, Providence and more
Most health systems have reported financial results for the second quarter and first six months of the year, with many seeing higher expenses eat into revenue gains and some seeing improved operating margins.
What nursing home staffing ratios could mean for hospitals
CMS has proposed establishing staffing requirements in nursing homes, touting the effort as a way to improve quality and safety at these facilities. However, a national group representing hospitals is expressing concerns that this approach could be sig…
Steward hospital cuts jobs
Sebastian (Fla.) River Medical Center, part of Dallas-based Steward Health Care, is reducing its workforce.
HCA names Florida hospital CFO
Samantha Silverberg has been named CFO of Loxahatchee-based HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.
Mississippi hospital names CEO
Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg, Miss., has named David Fox CEO, The Vicksburg Post reported Sept. 6.
Catholic Medical Center suffers 2nd downgrade in 2 weeks
Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center, which saw its credit rating downgraded by Moody’s in late August, has now also been downgraded by S&P.
Mississippi hospital shooting victim dies
The victim in a possible murder-suicide at a Mississippi hospital has died, NBC affiliate WLBT reported Sept. 6.
