Commercially insured patients were responsible for more than 70 percent of Tenet Healthcare’s patient service revenues in the first half of 2023, according to the Dallas-based health system’s second quarter earnings report published July 31.
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What health experts believe may help boost vaccine uptake this fall
Health experts anticipate confusion over risk levels, COVID-19 fatigue and a number of other factors to hinder uptake of new vaccines this fall. Something that could help? Health officials and providers sharing the message that COVID-19 shots, like the…
Predictive or generative AI: Which will change healthcare the most?
Health system digital leaders largely agree with the results of a recent Becker’s poll that found predictive analytics is the technology that holds the most promise for healthcare.
VUMC clinicians appointed to Epic board
Twelve faculty members from Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center have been appointed to serve two-year terms on specialty steering boards for EHR vendor Epic Systems.
AdventHealth renames hospitals as partnership with CommonSpirit ends
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is renaming several hospitals in Colorado as it assumes direct management of these owned facilities.
Oregon flags gaps in Medicaid program
The Oregon Health Authority’s ombuds program found gaps in the state’s residential treatment options for patients enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reported July 31.
Cardiology leader dies unexpectedly
Daniel Courtade, MD, a cardiologist at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, and Saint Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Ky., died unexpectedly July 27, according to Cincinnati.com. He was 68.
Novant, Conway Medical Center to form strategic partnership
Winston Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is set to become a 30 percent owner of Conway (S.C.) Medical Center after the two systems said August 1 they will pursue a strategic partnership.
The inadvertent harm of nurse resiliency — and how leaders can help
Nurses may be the first people to use the old airline advice about putting one’s own oxygen mask on before helping others.
3 Google healthcare job openings
Google recently posted several job openings related to its health business. Below are three open positions as of Aug. 1:
