An uptake of GLP-1 medications is coinciding with an increase in first-time diagnoses after 15 days of taking a GLP-1, according to findings from Truveta Research and Reuters.
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In a first, Mercy names physician as COO
St. Louis-based Mercy has appointed John Mohart, MD, as executive vice president and COO, marking the first time a physician will fill this role at the 50-hospital health system.
AtlantiCare sees 80% adoption of Oracle's AI agent
AtlantiCare is seeing success with the implementation of Oracle Health’s Clinical AI Agent (CAA), formerly known as the Oracle Clinical Digital Assistant.
Hawaii system to build new hospital
Honolulu-based The Queens Health Systems plans to build an 80-bed hospital in Kailua-Kona, a move that aims to improve access to care for rural populations on Hawai‘i Island.
CHI St. Vincent names CMO
Little Rock, Ark.-based CHI St. Vincent has appointed Garrett Lewis, MD, as market chief medical officer, according to a news release sent to Becker’s Dec. 17.
Cone Health names VP of strategy after Risant acquisition
Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health, a five-hospital system, has promoted Melissa Shearer to the new role of vice president, strategy.
Sutter Health to invest $800M+ in 2 'flagship' campuses
Sutter Health is investing more than $800 million to develop approximately 1 million square feet across two new healthcare campuses in Santa Clara, Calif.
From suit to scrubs, this CEO leads in the boardroom and ED
Steven Hanks, MD, president and CEO of Syracuse, N.Y.-based St. Joseph’s Health and Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter’s Health Partners, doesn’t just lead hospitals, he works in them, regularly trading his suit for scrubs to work in the hospital emergency d…
Why spending $35M on Epic was an 'easy' decision for a CFO
Despite an investment that will drag down his bottom line in the near term, a three-hospital system CFO told Becker’s it was an “easy” choice to switch to Epic.
EDs ramp up flu testing
Between 2013 and 2022, the percentage of emergency department visits resulting in influenza test orders increased significantly from 2.5% to 10.9%, according to a December CDC report.
