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Brigham and Women's nurses sign petition of no confidence in VP

Members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association have signed a petition of no confidence in the vice president of perioperative services at Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

San Diego overhauls ambulance services, increases fees with new model

San Diego has taken control of the city’s ambulance services with hopes of improving response times and eliminating financial incentives for private companies, The San Diego Union Tribune reported July 31.

Florida billionaires partner with nonprofit to relieve $264M in medical debt

The foundation of Florida billionaires Daniel and Jane Och partnered with RIP Medical Debt to relieve $264 million in medical debt for Miami-Dade County residents, the Miami Herald reported July 27. 

9 ways systems can reduce EHR clutter

Administrative burden and inbox clutter are known factors contributing to burnout, and systems across the country are finding ways to reduce volume and streamline the process, according to an Aug. 1 article on the American Medical Association website.

Wisconsin hospital begins ER expansion

Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Wausau Hospital has started construction on its emergency department expansion project, CBS affiliate WSAW reported July 31. 

Grassroots efforts emerge to keep masks in hospitals

After dozens of hospitals ended their masking policies, organizations are working to promote masking in healthcare again.

Providence's new pharmacy offers national delivery, virtual services

Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s pharmacy business, Credenda Health, opened its 22nd pharmacy in Portland, Ore. 

Michigan hospital to close

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health will close its Lakeview, Mich.-based Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital in October after a steady decline in admissions. 

182 women hospital and health system CFOs to know | 2023

According to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report, the number of women holding CFO positions at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has nearly doubled over the past decade. Women made up 16 percent of CFOs in 2022. 

After layoffs, Independence commits to keeping hospitals open

After cutting hundreds of positions, Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System is committing to keeping open all five of its hospitals, the Tribune-Review reported Aug. 1.