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Labcorp, academic health system settle false claims allegations: 5 things to know

Knoxville, Tenn.-based University Health System and Labcorp have paid $388,667 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by delaying the submission of physician orders for certain lab tests by Caris Life Sciences to enable improper…

Healthcare's top cybersecurity challenges

Staffing shortages have been identified as the top cybersecurity challenge facing healthcare organizations, a Jan. 2 report from KLAS found.

Stress weighs more heavily on working women

Research published by Gallup Dec. 4 offers sobering insights for employers aiming to improve women’s well-being.

Florida system reports $395M operating gain, 6.3% margin in FY 2024: 4 things to know

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health South Florida reported an operating income of $395 million (6.3% margin) in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, up from a $9.1 million operating loss (-0.2% margin) in FY 2023. 

Kaiser joint venture opens 1st PACE facility: 4 things to know

Habitat Health, launched last year by Kaiser Permanente and healthcare investment firm Town Hall Ventures, has opened its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in Sacramento, Calif.

Dignity hospital names dual chief nursing, operating officer

Kara Estenson, DNP, MSN, RN, has joined San Francisco-based Dignity Health as chief nurse executive and COO of Woodland Memorial Hospital. 

Michael Dowling: 6 priorities for health leaders in a new era of change and disruption

The change in leadership in Washington raises endless questions about its impact — on government, on society in general, and for healthcare policy and public health in particular. 

Norovirus, whooping cough cases hit decade high: 7 things to know

Cases of norovirus and whooping cough are rising across the U.S., prompting health officials to issue warnings as the country enters peak cold and flu season.

Did Emory's $150M for staff raises work?

When Joon Lee, MD, took over as CEO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare in July 2023, he identified the workforce as a major area for improvement. He wanted to reduce reliance on contract labor and improve employee turnover rates.

OSF officially takes over Illinois hospital

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare officially assumed control over  Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital on Jan. 1, making it the Catholic-based, non-profit health system’s 17th hospital acquisition.