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Baptist Health's $600M fundraising campaign: 4 things to know

Baptist Health Foundation, part of Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health, has kicked off its largest fundraising campaign with a goal to raise $600 million in philanthropic donations to invest in Baptist Health communities.

IT gaps could hinder hospitals' readiness for vendors' AI-powered features

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, AI has become a key focus for health systems and healthcare vendors. However, the ability to harness its full potential could be hindered by staffing challenges within IT departments. 

10 safest cities in the US

South Burlington, Vt., is the safest city in the U.S., according to a new analysis published by WalletHub.

WVU Medicine adopts generative AI for document retrieval

Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine is using generative AI to help retrieve information from large documents, Fairmont (W.Va.) News reported.

AHA opposes HHS interoperability rule: 6 things to know

The American Hospital Association expressed its opposition to parts of a new HHS interoperability rule to facilitate better healthcare data exchange.

Debt projections of Trump, Harris fiscal plans: 4 takeaways

Campaign proposals from former President Donald Trump are projected to increase the national debt significantly more than Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans, according to an Oct. 7 analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Trinity vs. CommonSpirit vs. Ascension: How 3 of the largest nonprofit systems performed in FY 2024

Three of the country’s largest nonprofit health systems — Ascension, CommonSpirit and Trinity Health — saw varying degrees of improvement in their fiscal 2024 results despite ongoing payer challenges and rising labor and supply costs. 

Texas hospital keeps diverting patients after cyberattack: 5 updates

Lubbock, Texas-based UMC Health System continues to deal with the effects of a cyberattack more than a week after taking its systems offline.

Walgreens taps Optum leader as new chief commercial officer

Jason Stenta has been tapped as senior vice president and chief commercial officer of Walgreens, effective in early October.

Michigan Medicine workers plan 1-day strike

Members of SEIU Healthcare Michigan are set to hold a one-day strike Oct. 15 at Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine.