Boston Scientific has recalled its Accolade pacemaker devices due to a manufacturing issue that could cause the devices to enter safety mode, requiring replacement.
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Budget woes slow IT modernization for rural healthcare: Report
Rural healthcare providers are struggling to modernize their IT infrastructure, with 81% citing budget constraints as the biggest obstacle to adopting new technologies, according to a Feb. 21 report from Black Book Research.
PA pay, by state
Compensation for physician assistants/associates varies by state, with California PAs earning the highest average income in 2023 at $143,074 — an 11.5% increase from 2019, according to a report released Feb. 24 by the National Commission on Certificati…
Yale New Haven taps CNO
Courtney Vose, DNP, RN, is joining Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital as chief nursing officer after serving in the same role at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J.
'It's on us': How health systems navigate NP education gaps
In 2024, nurse practitioner education programs made national news over their education practices. Specifically, critics were concerned that NPs were not receiving the necessary education to maintain patient safety — but healthcare leaders tell a differ…
Bon Secours Virginia hospital taps chief clinical officer
Suffolk, Va.-based Bon Secours Hampton Roads has appointed Vishwas Patel, MD, as chief clinical officer.
Hospitals increase investment in medical chaperones
A growing number of hospitals are utilizing medical chaperones as part of their efforts to bolster safety, according to a Feb. 24 report from NPR affiliate WBUR.
What Bon Secours Mercy Health's CFO is focused on in 2025
Travis Crum has been in his role as CFO of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health since July 2024, but his accounting background and 14 years with the system have prepared him for leading financial strategy and ensuring the organization’s continued …
14 health systems with strong finances
Here are 14 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released in 2025.
HCA names CFO for Utah hospital
MountainStar Healthcare’s Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, Utah, appointed Daly Standish CFO, effective Feb. 5, the Daily Herald reported Feb. 22.
