Phoenix-based Banner Health plans to build a $400 million hospital in Scottsdale, Ariz. — but local firefighters believe they should leave the area’s healthcare to Mayo Clinic and HonorHealth.
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Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit
A false claims lawsuit from a former employee of the Florida-based Orlando Heart & Vascular Center has been settled, according to court documents published July 20.
20 states most affected by healthcare data breaches
As healthcare data breaches continue to increase, cybersecurity company Drata analyzed HHS data to determine which states were affected the most in 2022.
Shuttered hospital gets lifeline, searches for buyer
Madera (Calif.) County leaders are expected to commit $500,000 to cover another month of expenses at bankrupt Madera Community Hospital, as hospital leadership searches for a buyer, The Fresno Bee reported July 26.
53% of hospitals saw ICU load imbalance due to the pandemic: Study
More than 53 percent of hospitals in the U.S. endured load imbalance during the pandemic, researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., have found.
Hospitals, health systems enhancing their EHRs
Hospitals and health systems are adding new software, tools and tech upgrades to their EHRs to build upon their systems’ offerings.
AHA raises concerns about foreign hacking groups
John Riggi, the national adviser for cybersecurity and risk for the American Hospital Association, said foreign hacking groups in countries such as Russia, China and North Korea are making the association “very concerned,” NPR reported July 26.
Thomas Jefferson University to pay $2.7M to resolve fund misuse allegations
Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve allegations it misused and improperly retained federal funds that were intended to be used for student loans.
Sahara dust storms turn record heat into respiratory danger zones in US South
With triple-digit temperatures in the southern and southwestern areas of the United States, it makes sense that hospital emergency departments are reporting increased patient census figures associated with heat-induced conditions like heat stroke.
Healthcare management and boards need 'heart transplants,' report says
An excessive focus on financial issues in healthcare above all else has damaged the industry at its very heart, according to the July 17 edition of The Keckley Report.
