UC Health is moving to a registered nurse-led site leadership model across the Cincinnati-based system.
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Which big health systems do — and don't — bill for MyChart messages
When Cleveland Clinic said in 2022 it would charge patients up to $50 for sending certain MyChart messages to their physicians, many in the healthcare industry took notice. And suddenly hospital leaders had a decision to make.
Michigan hospital closure to affect 108 workers
A total of 108 team members will be affected by the closure of Lakeview, Mich.-based Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital in October, a letter to the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity says, according to the Daily News.
'Doctors are not saints': Physicians are tired of being blamed for their paychecks
Physicians make a lot of money, according to an Aug. 4 article in The Washington Post. Physicians know this, according to social media — and they believe the scrutiny of their paychecks is misguided.
Ohio suspends license of physician who said COVID-19 shot magnetizes recipients
The Ohio State Medical Board indefinitely suspended the license of prominent anti-vaccine advocate and physician Sherri Tenpenny, DO, on Aug. 9.
Pharmacy techs are 'like offensive linemen' with shortages
Hospital pharmacy leaders are working on drug supply mitigation strategies every day, but they might be underutilizing their pharmacy technicians when it comes to spotting new shortages.
Hospitals, health systems facing lawsuits for pixel tools
Hospitals and health systems around the country have been accused of sharing confidential patient information with social media giants such as Meta, Facebook and Google. Here are the four hospitals and health systems facing lawsuits for allegedly shari…
What impact will generative AI have on healthcare in 5 years?
Sixty-four percent of hospital and health system leaders said generative AI will have a “huge impact” on healthcare in the next five years.
AdventHealth, Medline expand partnership
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has chosen Medline as its primary supplies vendor for years, but with a new deal, the two companies said Aug. 9 they’re going “beyond price and volume.”
US unveils 1st dashboard tracking heat-related illnesses
With hospitals reporting packed emergency rooms and halted surgeries as parts of the nation swelter, the HHS launched the first national dashboard to track heat-related illnesses Aug. 9.
