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HHS: No breach notification from Change

HHS said it has not received a breach notification from UnitedHealth’s subsidiary Change Healthcare in the wake of the February cyberattack it suffered. 

Nurse practitioner median annual wage across states

Nurse practitioners in the U.S. earn a median annual wage of $126,260 and a median hourly wage of $60.70, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, released April 3.

Bill would extend hospital-at-home program through 2027

U.S. lawmakers have drafted legislation to expand the CMS waiver for hospital-at-home programs through 2027, drawing applause from the American Hospital Association.

City of Hope invests $33M in cancer support startup

Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope has invested $33 million in AccessHope, a cancer support startup that partners with health systems around the country.

Best states to retire, per Gen X and boomers

Upon retirement, baby boomers and Gen Xers would overwhelmingly prefer to live in Southern states, according to a recent survey from GoBankingRates.

C-suites pump brakes on office activism

Executives and boards are rethinking their responses to geopolitical issues and losing patience with employees who are “eager to be the conscience of their companies,” The Wall Street Journal reported April 21. 

Drones to deliver meds, supplies to Memorial Hermann patients

Memorial Hermann Health System is the latest hospital system to partner with Zipline, a drone and logistics company. 

HealthSource of Ohio taps new president, CEO

Loveland-based HealthSource of Ohio, a community health center, has tapped Jody Prather, MD, as its new president and CEO, effective May 30.

HCA Idaho hospital names new CFO

Caldwell, Idaho-based West Valley Medical Center, part of Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, has named Jared Rucks CFO.

Tampa General names board of managers for new division

TGH North, a new division of Tampa General Hospital, has appointed a board of managers for its TGH Brooksville and TGH Spring Hill hospitals.