Centre County Judge Brian Marshall has granted preliminary approval to a $1.8 million settlement in a lawsuit against Mount Nittany Health, potentially providing payments to about 74,000 patients, Centre Daily Times reported Jan. 6.
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Fred Hutch spearheads patient confidentiality-focused AI project: What to know
Fred Hutchinson and three other cancer centers are creating a comprehensive AI model without compromising patient confidentiality.
3 CFO moves in 2025
Here are hospital and health system CFO moves that have been shared with or reported by Becker’s in 2025:
UCSD explores AI cameras for hospital rooms
UC San Diego Health is exploring the possibility of using artificial intelligence-supported cameras to detect potential patient issues — such as patient falls and bed sores — before they occur, the health system confirmed in a statement shared with Bec…
Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic merger boosts virtual care
The merger of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System, finalized Jan. 1, will boost virtual care offerings for patients, the Leader-Telegram in Eau Claire, Wis., reported.
Top EHRs for 14 regions
While companies such as Epic and Oracle Health dominate the North American EHR market, that isn’t the case everywhere.
CMS selects 15 states for maternal health initiative: 5 notes
CMS has selected 15 states to participate in the agency’s new Transforming Maternal Health Model, designed to focus on improving maternal health care delivery, support and outcomes for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees.
CFO to succeed CEO who led Tennessee hospital for 25 years
Tim McGill will retire as CEO of Livingston (Tenn.) Regional Hospital, effective May 1, the Overton County News reported Jan. 6.
10 best, worst cities for jobs
Scottsdale, Ariz. ranks as the best city in the country to find a job, according to an annual WalletHub analysis published Jan. 7.
Medical debt to be cut from credit reports: 4 things to know
Medical bills will no longer be included on credit reports under a rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
