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UMass hospital to close maternity ward despite objections from state

The UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Leominster (Mass.) Campus is following through with its plan to close its maternity ward by working with transit officials to redirect patients to other hospitals, despite objections from the state, WB…

UPMC operating income drops 82%

Pittsburgh-based UPMC reported $15 million in operating income (0.1 percent margin) for the six months ended June 30, an 82 percent drop from the $82 million operating income (0.7 percent margin) it posted for the same period in 2022, according to fina…

Evidence-based course helps Ochsner physician leaders tackle wellness

Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer of New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, understands the value of developing wellness programs to promote a healthy and productive workforce. 

Stormont Vail Health taps chief experience officer

Page Bachman has been named senior vice president and chief experience officer of Topeka, Kan.-based Stormont Vail Health, effective Oct. 1. 

CDC director details new hospital sepsis program

CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, detailed the agency’s launch of a new hospital program focused on enhancing sepsis care and improving patient outcomes, during an Aug. 24 CDC press call. 

West Virginia system eyes laid off Optum nurses 

Morgantown, W.V.-based MedExpress Urgent Care, owned by Optum, is laying off all registered nurses at nearly 150 facilities nationwide. In response, Morgantown-based Mon Health System says it welcomes those nurses to apply for “multiple opportunities” …

Leapfrog debuts new hospital recognition program

The Leapfrog Group, known for its annual hospital grade rankings, has announced the launch of a new hospital recognition program specifically for facilities and systems that exhibit a commitment to the care and safety of inpatients with diabetes.

Hospitals, health systems begin to bring back mask policies

Heading into fall, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising, according to the CDC’s most recent data, and that trend has already prompted several hospitals across the country to reinstate mask policies.

UMass Chan legal bills soar to $7.2M due to litigation battle with hospital

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School’s legal expenses have reached $7.2 million due to its ongoing litigation with Worcester-based UMass Memorial Health over a dispute about money, Mass Live reported Aug. 24. 

Hospitals, health systems experiencing cybersecurity incidents

Here are seven hospitals and health systems dealing with cyberattacks Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 9: