Tyler, Texas-based Christus Mother Frances Hospital had the lowest unplanned readmission rate for coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the U.S. between July 1, 2020, and July 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Oct. 30.
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'Doctor-in-a-box' startup shutters
Healthcare startup Forward, known for its AI-driven “doctor-in-a-box” service, is shutting down, EndPointsNews reported Nov. 13.
Feds warn of likely Chinese state hackers targeting healthcare
Federal authorities are warning the healthcare sector of hackers who are most likely Chinese state threat actors.
6 pros and cons of virtual nursing
An Iowa health system has experienced the highs and lows of virtual nursing since launching the technology amid the pandemic.
Amazon unveils new telehealth options: 5 notes
Amazon has launched new telehealth options for Prime members that display the prices upfront.
MD Anderson oncologist heads into Fred Hutch leadership role
Seattle-based Fred Hutch Cancer Center named Nicole Fleming, MD, as its inaugural deputy chief medical officer.
Moody's lowers Orlando Health's outlook after hospital acquisitions
Moody’s affirmed Orlando (Fla.) Health’s “A2” rating but lowered its outlook to stable from positive after it acquired eight hospitals in October.
Harvard Medical School gets $6M gift for AI in healthcare program
Boston-based Harvard Medical School received a $6 million gift from an alumnus and his foundation to expand the school’s AI in healthcare education program, The Harvard Crimson reported Nov. 13.
Premature birth rate at all-time high: Report
The U.S. has received a “D+” for preterm birth rates for the third year in a row, with no substantial change in those rates, according to a Nov. 14 March of Dimes report.
Hospital financial stability in 2025: 8 predictions
Hospitals are facing a stable outlook as the median operating cash flow margin nears 7%, although growth is slowing, according to a Nov. 13 report issued by Moody’s Investor Services.
