Sonifi Health, a patient engagement technology provider, partnered with Williamson Health, based in Franklin, Tenn., to implement new technology solutions as part of a $200 million expansion project.
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CDC reports 2nd death in tuberculosis outbreak from medical products
Two people have contracted tuberculosis and died following an outbreak related to contaminated human bone tissue products used in hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics, according to the CDC.
Three ways hospitals can leverage the power of automated claims research
It’s no secret that the fiscal environment for hospitals and health systems has been uniquely challenging in recent years.
49 chief transformation officers to know | 2023
Chief transformation officers inspire, model and implement lasting change at their organizations. Armed with problem-solving and leadership skills, these executives set the goals and tone for each transformation initiative.
Shuttered Illinois hospital may not reopen by end of year
Peru, Ill.-based St. Margaret’s Health, which closed in January 2023, might not reopen this year as planned as bankruptcy proceedings drag on, local news outlet WCBU reported Aug. 15.
NYU Langone physicians see success with transplantation of pig kidney in human body
The scramble to find kidneys for transplants or the long waits on a list amid a usable organ shortage could come to an end in the future. The use of gene-edited pig kidneys could vastly increase supply and help meet life-saving demand for patients, Rob…
Nurse staffing ratios win over West Coast
Mandated nurse-to-patient ratios now span the West Coast, from California to Oregon to Washington.
12 physician specialties with starting pay increasing
Average starting salaries increased in 12 specialties tracked in AMN Healthcare’s “2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” for which there were year-over-year comparisons.
Joint Commission acquires National Quality Forum
The Joint Commission has acquired the National Quality Forum with the goal of consolidating quality measures.
The gas station company delving into urgent care
On the surface, gas stations and urgent care centers don’t have a lot in common. But a deeper dive into their business models reveals striking similarities, Lou Ellen Horwitz, CEO of the Urgent Care Association, told KFF Health News.
