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Penn State Health flagship hospital temporarily pauses liver transplants

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center has voluntarily paused its liver transplant program while it receives a performance review from the United Network for Organ Sharing representatives. 

MultiPlan faces another price-fixing lawsuit

Data analytics firm MultiPlan is facing another lawsuit alleging that it conspired with major payers to underpay providers by tens of billions annually.

Tennessee solidifies hospital visitor rights

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that outlines visitation rights for hospital patients, ABC affiliate WKRN reported April 29.

Ascension names new CFO

St. Louis-based Ascension named Saurabh Tripathi executive vice president and CFO Aprl 29 to succeed Liz Foshage, who is retiring in September.

Why Ardent isn't focusing on 'technology just for technology's sake'

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services’ chief digital information officer is focusing on three key pillars in 2024: cybersecurity, enhancing consumer experience and fostering purpose-driven initiatives.

Vermont hospital taps CFO

Newport, Vt.-based North County Hospital has named Fred Schaffner CFO, according to an April 27 post on his LinkedIn page. 

RWJBarnabas Health goes live with Epic Hyperdrive

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health went live on Epic Hyperdrive. 

Cedars-Sinai creates patient-facing AI app

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has created a generative artificial intelligence app, CS Connect, that can interact with patients and ask them questions, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported April 29. 

Kansas health system names CEO

Amberwell Health, based in Atchison, Kan., has selected Jared Abel as its next CEO. 

Nonprofit hospitals' CEO retention tactics: Lown

As healthcare CEO compensation continues to rise, nonprofit hospitals are turning to alternative methods to remain competitive, according to an April 24 blog post from the Lown Institute.