Four trends in oncology have emerged in the first half of 2023.
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'A digital gun pointed at your head': What cybersecurity experts advise on paying ransom
Whether to pay ransom in the event of a cyberattack is not a clear decision for hospital and health system leaders, Chief Healthcare Executive reported June 29.
Delaware hospital notifies patients of data breach, potential exposure
Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare is deploying virtual support services within its Epic EHR through a partnership with professional resourcing company Experis.
Idaho hospitals' operations still down 1 month after cyberattack
Two Idaho Falls, Idaho-based hospitals and partnering clinics are still working to restore their systems after being hit by a cyberattack on May 30, eastidahonews.com reported June 29.
California health systems, providers to pay $68M settlement for alleged Medi-Cal fraud
A group of California healthcare providers, including two health systems and a health plan, have agreed to pay $68 million to settle allegations that they submitted false claims to Medi-Cal related to Medicaid Adult Expansion under the Patient Protecti…
Becoming more like Netflix, Starbucks: 3 predictions on where hospital-at-home goes next
As hospital-at-home has gained popularity, with a third more consumers getting healthcare remotely compared to pre-pandemic years, this type of care is only expected to grow, 7WireVentures wrote June 29.
CommonSpirit names chief philanthropy officer
Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health has promoted Nancy Bussani to executive vice president and chief philanthropy officer, as well as president of the CommonSpirit Health Foundation.
Hospital president departs Novant Health
Shelbourn Stevens is no longer with Novant Health, the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based health system confirmed to Becker’s.
5 states where licensed practical nurses get paid the most
The average compensation for licensed practical nurses increased more between 2021 and 2022 than other clinical and nursing positions, according to an 2023 MGMA report released June 29. LPNs got paid the most in four states and Washington, D.C.
CDC to start tracking cronobacter cases
The CDC will start tracking cronobacter infections in 2024 following a recommendation from a national epidemiologist council, The Washington Post reported June 29.
