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5 states where virus activity is high: 4 updates

Respiratory virus activity is continuing to rise across the U.S. with flu, COVID-19 and RSV all contributing to increased healthcare visits, according to a  Dec. 13 CDC report. 

From 'brink of collapse' to break-even: Rochester Regional's cost transformation

Two years ago, Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health was on the “brink of collapse,” losing around a million dollars per day.

From 'brink of collapse' to break-even: Rochester Regional's cost transformation

Two years ago, Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health was on the “brink of collapse,” losing around a million dollars per day.

From losing millions to breaking even: Rochester Regional's cost transformation

Two years ago, Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health was in a dire financial situation, losing around a million dollars per day.

1 chief nursing officer's business case for $1M tech investment

For many hospital leaders, deciding which technology investments to prioritize while balancing tight budgets is a tall order. 

Calendar breach affects 43,048 patients at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Thousands of patients at Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center had their data exposed through a third-party calendar management tool.

Houston Methodist's digital health institute debuts

Rice University and Houston Methodist have partnered to establish the Digital Health Institute, a multiyear initiative aimed at leveraging technology and collaborative expertise to advance healthcare.

How Mass General Brigham cut spending by $197M in 18 months: 7 things to know

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham cut $197.1 million in healthcare costs during an 18-month improvement plan set by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, exceeding a targeted $176.7 million. 

Amazon's top 10 healthcare moves in '24

Amazon continued its healthcare push in 2024 even as some of its fellow disruptors backed off.

15 notable CFO transitions in 2024

Becker’s has reported on nearly 200 CFO transitions this year, including several at prominent health systems.