The “sea of sameness” concept, which refers to when healthcare marketing and advertising looks similar across entities, has been causing friction among hospitals and health systems working to stand out to their patient communities.
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UPMC names president of physicians
UPMC has named Oscar Marroquin, MD, president of physicians and of the university medical center, according to a July 19 news release.
Tornado destroys Pfizer plant that made 25% of US hospitals' injectables
Severe winds from an EF-3 tornado on July 19 crushed a North Carolina Pfizer manufacturing plant that made nearly 25 percent of all sterile injectables used by U.S. hospitals.
88% of health system leaders plan to up tech spending in '23
Even though hospitals and health systems are facing financial headwinds, 88 percent of health system leaders say they will increase third-party tech spending in 2023 and 2024.
What's missing from discussions on the nursing shortage? 9 CNOs weigh in
When it comes to the nursing shortage, much of the national rhetoric is focused on nurses who have left the bedside, or projections on how many more are planning an exit. But there is a need for more emphasis to be placed on the now: How can nursing de…
American College of Cardiology welcomes new president
The American College of Cardiology has named Cathleen Dalton Biga, MSN, RN, as its new president. Her term will begin in 2024 and end in 2025, according to a July 17 news release.
Former nursing school owner sentenced to 21 months for role in degree scheme
Johanah Napoleon, the former president and owner of the Palm Beach School of Nursing in Florida, must serve 21 months in prison and must also pay $3.5 million as part of her sentencing for the role she played in a fraudulent nursing degree scheme, the …
Phoenix Children's taps CFO from Sanford Health
Phoenix Children’s named Michelle Bruhn executive vice president and CFO, effective July 17.
UPMC chief healthcare data and analytics officer switches roles
Oscar Marroquin, MD, Pittsburgh-based UPMC’s chief healthcare data and analytics officer, is switching roles to become the system’s senior vice president and president of UPMC’s physician services division.
CFO staying power dips while compensation spikes
Economic factors affecting CFO staying power, compensation and pain points are at their most pressing for a generation, according to a recent analysis by DataRail, a financial planning and analysis platform.
