The board of Nashville (Tenn.) General Hospital has deferred a vote on new marketing contracts after a controversy over bidding and the company’s owner, Tennessee Lookout reported.
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Crozer Health's computer systems down
According to five employees, Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health’s computer systems were down in the morning of Aug. 3, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Amwell reports $62M in Q2 revenue
Telehealth provider Amwell reported $62.4 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2023.
Henry Ford Health System faces data breach lawsuit
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System is facing a lawsuit for a March 30 data breach that compromised the protected health information of 168,000 patients, Top Class Actions reported Aug. 2.
Louisiana health system CEO to retire
Richard Vath, MD, president and CEO of Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, is retiring in June 2024.
True quality isn't measured in rankings, says Northwell's chief quality officer
When hospitals are ranked by reliable sources — such as The Leapfrog Group, CMS and U.S. News & World Report — top scores go a long way to reaffirming safety and satisfaction efforts for both patients and staff. Similarly, lower scores highlight where …
22% of Black parents face unfair healthcare treatment: Study
More than 1 in 10 parents have experienced unfair treatment in healthcare settings in the past year because of their race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status or physical appearance, according to a July 31 report from the Urban Institute.
10 top heart hospitals to work at for women: Forbes
Ten hospitals or health systems with notable heart programs have made Forbes’ 2023 list of best places for women to work in the U.S.
Tennessee heart clinic's IT network hacked
The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Heart Institute identified a suspected cybersecurity attack on its IT network in April, and an investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed the network and obtained copies of confidential patient data.
Ozempic, Mounjaro drugmakers sued over stomach paralysis claims
A Louisiana woman filed suit against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and accused the drug companies of failing to warn patients about the risk of a paralyzed stomach, or gastroparesis, with their popular Type 2 diabetes drugs.
