Hammond, La.-based North Oaks Health System has received a credit upgrade to “A” from “A-” due to operational strength and robust market share, Fitch said Aug. 17.
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Parkview Health taps market president
Jordi Disler, MSN, RN, is now serving as president of Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health’s North market.
Visana Health gets over $10M for virtual women's healthcare
Visana Health, a virtual women’s healthcare company based in Minneapolis, received $10.1 million in seed funding to expand its digital platform that provides clinical care for women’s health conditions.
11 health IT lawsuits seen since June
Numerous hospitals, health systems and health tech companies have faced lawsuits during the summer, most pertaining to cybersecurity issues.
'Virtual everything' is our future, says Saint Luke's nurse leader
The concept of virtual nursing is not new; it was introduced more than 20 years ago. But healthcare systems are circling back to it — launching innovative programs across the country that are fueled by machine-learning-enabled platforms.
Patient dies after falling from moving ambulance
A 70-year-old man died Aug. 15 after exiting a moving ambulance on a Florida interstate, according to local authorities.
Patient dies after falling from moving ambulance
A 70-year-old man died Aug. 15 after exiting a moving ambulance on a Florida interstate, according to local authorities.
Patient dies after falling from moving ambulance
A 70-year-old man died Aug. 15 after exiting a moving ambulance on a Florida interstate, according to local authorities.
Health systems revamp C-suite roles
Hospitals and health systems are shaking up their C-suite and leadership structures as they focus on key areas to ensure long-term success.
Arkansas Children's promotes leader to chief medical officer
Karen Farst, MD, has been promoted to senior vice president and chief medical officer for Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. She will move into the role over the course of the hospital’s fiscal year, according to an Aug. 17 news release.
