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XEC poised to become dominant COVID variant: Preprint study

COVID-19 variant is expected to surpass KP.3.1.1 as the most dominant circulating variant, according to a preprint study from researchers at universities in Japan and the United Kingdom.

HCA creates EHR-agnostic platform

HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, Tenn., is collaborating with software developer Commure to create and implement an ambient AI platform throughout its network.

Vanderbilt kicks off $500M+ patient tower expansion: 4 things to know

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has kicked off a more than $500 million patient tower expansion at its Vanderbilt University Hospital.

Wyoming hospital fights EMTALA lawsuit, claims it should be malpractice case

St. John’s Health in Jackson, Wyo., is denying allegations of negligence in a patient’s death, arguing the case should not be filed under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act but as a state malpractice suit, WyoFile reported Oct. 21.

The best physician, NP, PA clinic staffing models: 4 study findings

A study by New Haven, Conn.-based Yale University and Fair Haven Community Health Care is challenging the assumption that more physicians in clinics lead to better performance on health metrics. 

Health system CIO turnover accelerates

Health system C-suites are turning over at a rapid clip, and several large health systems have changed CIOs this year.

Intermountain to build estimated $1B Las Vegas freestanding children's hospital

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has shared plans for a freestanding children’s hospital in Las Vegas that is estimated to cost $1 billion, according to a report from consulting firm Tripp Umbach.

Alabama faces 3rd hospital closure this year

Two Alabama hospitals have shuttered in 2024 and another hospital’s future is up in the air after recently defaulting on $60M in bond payments. 

The 10 priciest 340B medications

In 2023, the top 10 drugs purchased under the 340B Drug Pricing Program accounted for roughly one-third of the program’s total spending, according to a Health Resources and Services Administration news release. 

Massachusetts hospital executive heads to BayCare

Timothy Liesching, MD, has joined Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System as vice president and chief medical officer of its medical group.