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How Northwell aims to foolproof device reprocessing

At Northwell Health, leaders don’t discount the rare causes or sources of hospital-acquired infections.

The 20 most beautiful hospitals in the US

Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala., earned the top spot on Soliant Health’s annual list of the “20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.”

CMS to reward hospitals for high-quality, equitable care

CMS will increase payments to hospitals for treating homeless patients and implementing equitable quality measures aimed at reducing preventable harm, the agency said Aug. 1. 

Virginia health system cuts salary expenses as supply costs remain high

Winchester, Va.-based Valley Health System was able to cut some of its salary and benefits expenses during the second quarter while reporting operating income of $14.9 million for the period.

Hospital pharmacy teams can't afford to fight with drugmakers, Ochsner leader says

The pharmacy team at New Orleans-based Ochsner Health is “pretty much begging” drug companies for critical drugs that are in short supply, according to Ryan Pepper, assistant vice president of pharmacy supply chain. 

The world is vying for healthcare workers

Competition for healthcare talent is intensifying at the global level, leaving some countries with an edge and others at a disadvantage, including the U.S. 

AdventHealth Sebring names chief medical officer

AdventHealth Sebring in Florida has appointed Victoria Selley, DO, MSN, as chief medical officer, effective Sept. 5. 

UAB Medicine names COO

Lou Baverso was named COO of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System.

16 companies in Jefferson's portfolio

Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University’s venture capital arm, Jefferson Innovation, is focusing on biotech and medical device investments.

UConn Health + CVS' Signify Health team up on value-based care

Farmington, Conn.-based UConn Health is partnering with CVS Health subsidiary Signify Health on value-based care.