Three California hospitals and three New York hospitals made the list of the 10 nationwide to receive an “F” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s spring safety rankings, released May 1.
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Where are Leapfrog's 15 straight-'A' hospitals?
The Leapfrog Group has bestowed 15 U.S. hospitals with consecutive “A” safety grades since 2012.
Penn Medicine names 1st data, technology VP
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine created a new role: senior vice president for data and technology solutions.
Bellin and Gundersen Health System to rebrand as Emplify Health
La Crosse, Wis.-based Bellin and Gundersen Health System is getting a new name and brand.
Task force lowers breast cancer screening age to 40
Starting at age 40, women should get a mammogram to screen for breast cancer every other year, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
JPS Health to pay fired CFO $900K in severance
Fort Worth, Texas-based JPS Health Network agreed to pay former CFO Sharon Clark more than $900,000 in severance after firing her in October, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported April 29.
Advocate CEO responds to North Carolina officer shooting
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health CEO Eugene Woods extended his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of four law enforcement officers who were killed during a shooting in Charlotte.
7 CFO moves in 2 days
The past week has been a busy one for hospital and health system CFO moves.
Corewell Health names president for Southwest Michigan
Natalie Baggio, DNP, RN, was named president of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan.
Geisinger workers reach deals to avert Nurses Week strike
Members of three unions affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals have approved three-year contracts with Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa.
