When Kaiser Permanente agreed to acquire Geisinger and form a new value-based care organization, Risant Health, it had competition in mind: for-profit healthcare disruptors.
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How to tear the 'paper ceiling'
You’ve probably heard of the “glass ceiling”: the social barrier that prevents women’s advancement to top leadership roles. Now, a similar term has been coined for those without a bachelor’s degree: the “paper ceiling.”
5 questions boards should be asking about workplace violence: AHA
Hospital and health system boards must play an active role in addressing rising violence against healthcare workers, the American Hospital Association said in an Aug. 21 boardroom brief.
Nebraska hospital taps CEO
Jennie M. Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, Neb., has named Kyle Kellum CEO, local newspaper Sandhills Express reported Aug. 20.
How 1 health system is lowering MyChart messages without fees
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health has been using nurses and medical assistants to respond to patient messages that fall within the scope of their responsibilities, which in turn has lowered the amount of messages physicians receive by 25 percent, Epic…
Mercy hospital properties valued at 7 times its selling price
Despite signing a letter of intent to be acquired by the University of Iowa for $20 million, a recent review of Iowa City-based Mercy Hospital assessed its value at $137.3 million, The Gazette reported Aug. 21.
5 Ozempic updates
Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic and weight loss medication Wegovy cost hundreds of dollars more in the U.S. than similar nations, and Novo Nordisk is profiting so much that Denmark’s economy is shifting.
HCA names CNO for 2 Texas hospitals
HCA Healthcare has named Patty Howard, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer of two hospitals in Texas, effective Aug. 21.
Michigan system regional president exits; interim named
Ben Schwartz, MD, is leaving his role as president of Corewell Health’s East region, and Darryl Elmouchi, MD, COO of Corewell Health, will assume the role on an interim basis.
Adventist Health downgraded to 'A2'
Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health had its credit rating downgraded by S&P Global from “A1,” according to an Aug. 21 filing.
