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Hospital president departs Novant Health

Shelbourn Stevens is no longer with Novant Health, the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based health system confirmed to Becker’s.

5 states where licensed practical nurses get paid the most

The average compensation for licensed practical nurses increased more between 2021 and 2022 than other clinical and nursing positions, according to an 2023 MGMA report released June 29. LPNs got paid the most in four states and Washington, D.C.

CDC to start tracking cronobacter cases

The CDC will start tracking cronobacter infections in 2024 following a recommendation from a national epidemiologist council, The Washington Post reported June 29. 

Delaware hospital notifies patients of data breach, potential exposure

Wilmington, Del.-based Henrietta Johnson Medical Center is notifying patients of exposure to Delaware Health Network’s data breach.

26 hospitals, health systems hit with ratings downgrades this year

Several hospitals and health systems have experienced downgrades to their financial ratings this year amid ongoing operating losses, declines in investment values and challenging work environments.

Ascension nurses to return to work after strike

Nurses who went on strike at three Ascension hospitals in Texas and Kansas are slated to return to their scheduled shifts beginning the morning of July 1.

10 trends CIOs are watching out for in 2023

Changing roles and responsibilities

3 recent acquisitions from American Healthcare Systems

American Healthcare Systems, a Los Angeles-based healthcare operator, has made multiple moves to purchase hospitals in 2023. Here are three purchases the company has made since April: 

Amazon-One Medical's $3.9B deal one year later

It’s been about one year since Amazon announced plans to acquire primary care provider One Medical in a $3.9 billion deal completed in February.

10 hospitals with highest, lowest rate of unplanned readmissions

Becker’s has compiled a list of hospitals with the highest and lowest 30-day readmission rates using data from CMS’ Care Compare website.