Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is the latest system to face a class action lawsuit over allegations that it allowed Facebook’s third-party tracking technology to access private patient information, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Dec. 9.
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New York hospital names CEO, chief nursing and medical officers
The Nassau Health Care Corp. board has appointed three leaders — including its president and CEO — to serve at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y.
Financial recovery in focus: How CommonSpirit, Ascension and Trinity compare
Nonprofit health systems are making slow but steady financial progress in an era marked by rising costs and operational challenges.
Suspect arrested: 5 UnitedHealthcare shooting updates
A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the New York Police Department said the afternoon of Dec. 9.
Ohio system's sale may affect physician's student debt forgiveness, lawsuit claims
A breast surgeon at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against the health system, alleging its potential sale to General Catalyst could jeopardize her eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness, according to a Signal Akron report.
Oregon hospital names new CEO
Josiah “Sy” Johnson has been named CEO of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Ore.
62% of Americans say healthcare coverage is government's responsibility: Gallup
Six in 10 U.S. adults say they believe the federal government is responsible for ensuring healthcare coverage for all Americans, according to a recent Gallup survey.
Essentia Health workers begin 2nd strike
Members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa initiated an open-ended strike Dec. 9 in Deer River, Minn.
When acquiring a hospital means navigating a hurricane
In September, St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., and Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth were preparing for a significant milestone: AdventHealth’s planned management of St. Luke’s on Oct. 1. But Hurricane Helene loomed, threatening both the…
AdventHealth U partnership offers healthcare job training to underserved communities
Orlando-based AdventHealth University has expanded its longstanding partnership with Jobs Partnership, a nonprofit career training organization, to launch a free LifeWorks Skills Training program aimed at preparing Central Florida residents for careers…
