Cindy Hecker, BSN, CEO of the Seattle-based University of Washington Medical Center, will retire in June 2024.
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An 80-minute remedy for healthcare workers' cynicism
A 20-minute workout a day could keep burnout at bay, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry on Aug. 9.
Hartford HealthCare secures $50M credit
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has taken out a $50 million line of credit for unspecified purposes, according to an Aug. 16 filing.
Montefiore's 'secret sauce' for genuine care
New York City-based Montefiore Health System is working to address social determinants of health by embedding community health workers into clinical teams to connect patients with necessary social services.
Texas hospital to lay off 76
Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Vibra Healthcare is laying off 76 employees at its specialty hospital in DeSoto, Texas, according to WARN filings from July 27.
Tenet taps new CMO for 3 hospitals
William Brien, MD, has been chosen as chief medical officer for three hospitals and related outpatient clinics operated by Tenet Healthcare.
Advocate Aurora settles pixel suit for $12M
Advocate Aurora Health has agreed to pay a $12.25 million settlement after it was hit with multiple lawsuits about pixel tracking technology that was placed on its website and patient portals, BankInfoSecurity reported Aug. 16.
73K Philips respirators recalled
Philips Respironics recalled 73,000 ventilators because of a risk of dirt and dust clogging the device, which can block the air path and lead to serious injury or death.
Hospitals, health systems getting new EHRs
Here are three hospitals and health systems that have implemented new EHR systems or announced plans to do so since Aug. 2:
Orlando Health labs earn College of American Pathologists accreditation
Three of Orlando (Fla.) Health’s laboratories recently received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists.
