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Why Froedtert Health signed a hair care contract

Wauwatosa, Wis.-based Froedtert Health has made a deal with Sherrie Williams, an African American cosmetologist, to source hair care products for its patients. 

States ranked by total MD degrees issued in 2022

New York allopathic medical schools graduated the most physicians in 2022, while South Dakota saw the lowest number of physician graduates, according to new data published by KFF and sourced from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Missouri hospital seeks to dismiss fired CEO's lawsuit

Officials at Memphis, Mo.-based Scotland County Hospital are attempting to have dismissed aspects of a lawsuit filed against an executive and the hospital itself by its former CEO, according to a Sept. 6 Missouri Independent report.

States ranked by total medical school graduates in 2022

New York medical schools graduated the most students in 2022, while South Dakota saw the lowest number of medical school graduates, according to new data published by KFF and sourced from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Hospitals, health systems dealing with cybersecurity incidents

Here are four hospitals and health systems dealing with cyberattacks Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 5:

UM Health exec resigns amid restructuring

Peter Hahn, MD, has resigned as president of the University of Michigan Health-West. 

California hospital issues layoffs

Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., will lay off 96 employees on Sept. 30, according to a WARN notice filed in the state. 

Hospital revenue: 36 statistics

Hospital revenues dropped nationally in July versus June but have increased year over year, according to the Kaufman Hall “National Hospital Flash Report.”

Why health systems aren't creating gen AI strategies

Hospital and health system CIOs told Becker’s that healthcare organizations are hesitant to create a generative AI strategy due to technical, financial, regulatory and ethical considerations.

Florida hospital taps CEO

Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Jacksonville (Fla.) has appointed Curtis Whetzel, DPT, as its new CEO, according to a Sept. 5 news release.