Horizon Health in Paris, Ill., has named Darren Brucken, MD, chief medical officer.
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Health systems, hospitals getting new IT leaders
Here are five hospitals and health systems appointing new IT executives to their teams, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 2:
Georgia health system names UNC Health leader VP of revenue cycle
Brunswick, Ga.-based Southeast Georgia Health System has named Julie Floyd vice president of revenue cycle.
Amazon expands healthcare AI ambitions
Amazon Web Services is teaming up with Aidoc to develop advanced AI tools that improve patient care.
Sentara pilots blood vending machines
Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital is piloting the use of blood vending machines to give clinical teams quicker access to blood products, NBC affiliate WAVY reported Jan. 20.
New York commits $188M to new cancer center
The state of New York will provide up to $188 million to help establish a new comprehensive cancer center in the Queens borough of New York City.
Novartis sues HHS over 340B pricing model
Pharmaceutical company Novartis has filed a lawsuit against the HHS over the way drugs are priced under the 340B program.
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged part in opioid crisis
The Justice Department on Jan. 16 filed a civil complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries alleging unlawful dispensation of millions of prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.
Missouri hospital hit with immediate jeopardy over lab deficiencies
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Mo., received an immediate jeopardy warning Dec. 20 after surveyors identified numerous deficient laboratory practices, according to survey documents obtained by Becker’s.
$800M+ vaccine investment aims to boost pandemic readiness
HHS is investing more than $800 million in vaccine development and manufacturing capacity to strengthen the nation’s response capabilities to emerging infectious disease threats, including bird flu.
