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Let's hear it for the middle managers

While much attention is typically paid to the top of organizations, namely CEOs, having top-performing middle managers is not just “nice to have.” They are a “business imperative” and lead to strong financial outcomes. 

What the U.S. can learn about rural healthcare from other countries

Rural Americans are the most likely to skip needed care and struggle with medical bills when compared with 10 other high-income countries, according to a July 24 report from the Commonwealth Fund. 

Hackensack Meridian names chief medical officer of 2 hospitals

Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has selected Gregory Rokosz, DO, as chief medical officer of Old Bridge (N.J.) Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, N.J.

Hospital clerk gets 3 years for stealing patient information

A former hospital clerk was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing patient information to defraud the government.

Texas Heart Institute gets $32M gift from former patient

Houston-based Texas Heart Institute received $32 million from a former patient, Paper City Magazine reported July 25.

Texas Heart Institute gets $32M gift from former patient

Houston-based Texas Heart Institute received $32 million from a former patient, Paper City Magazine reported July 25.

Oregon hospital CFO tapped for interim CEO role

Harney District Hospital CFO Catherine White has been named the interim CEO of the Burns, Ore.-based hospital.  

Oregon hospital CFO tapped for interim CEO role

Harney District Hospital CFO Catherine White has been named the interim CEO of the Burns, Ore.-based hospital.  

California hospital looks to secure $40M loan to stave off closure

El Centro (Calif.) Regional Medical Center is applying for a $40 million loan from the state of California’s newly created Distressed Hospital Loan Program as it looks to stay open, inewsource reported July 25.

Stomachs freeze up with Ozempic in rare result: 5 updates

Following reports of sunken faces, muscle mass loss and malnutrition with Ozempic, another rare side effect has popped up: severe gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis.