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CEOs, CFOs optimistic about financial rebound

The immediate, direct impact of the pandemic on hospitals and health systems has subsided, but elevated labor expenses, inflationary pressures and declining inpatient admissions continue to affect clinical care patterns and financial performance, accor…

MUSC Health hospital taps HCA exec as chief medical officer

Carnell Cooper, MD, has been named chief medical officer of MUSC Health Orangeburg (S.C.)

10 best cities to start a career

Among 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — Atlanta is the best city to start a career, according to an analysis released May 13 by WalletHub.

California to redirect more than $7B in healthcare funding

California is seeking to divert more than $7 billion in funding from the healthcare sector to address a major funding deficit, according to a revised budget proposal released May 10. 

Best EHRs, per MedTech Breakthrough Awards

Four EHR companies were named winners of 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.

How a hospital got rid of passwords for nurses

Instead of typing in 16-digit passwords again and again during their shifts, nurses at a Pennsylvania hospital now just scan their badges.

Amazon seeks nonprofit healthcare, EHR expertise

Amazon is looking to hire leaders with experience in nonprofit healthcare and EHRs, according to recent job postings on the tech giant’s website.

Optum forgoes physician noncompetes at Oregon medical group

Optum’s Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group will not enforce noncompete agreements for any departing physicians or advanced practice providers, ABC-affiliate KEZI reported May 10.

Immediate jeopardy citation preceded open-heart surgery halt at New York hospital

Surveyors with the New York State Department of Health issued an immediate jeopardy notice regarding the open-heart surgery program at Wynn Hospital in Utica, N.Y., hours before the hospital announced it was pausing the procedures on May 8. 

LVHN taps new market director of finance

Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network has tapped Janelle Alfano as director of finance for hospital operations to cover its Northampton County, Pa., market.