Less than a quarter of rural hospitals have used a new program that provides free cybersecurity assistance from Microsoft and Google, Nextgov/FCW reported.
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Children's hospital CEOs: Their paths to the top
What pathways lead to becoming a children’s hospital CEO? WittKieffer, an executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Oak Brook, Ill., sought to answer this question with its recent survey of those at the helm of children’s hospitals.
3 factors that could affect virus season
There’s a roughly 80% chance that combined peak hospitalizations from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza will be similar or lower to levels seen during last year’s respiratory virus season, though three factors could lead to a higher b…
Mayo Clinic develops Boston Children's digital health spinoff
Mayo Clinic Platform has started offering a Boston Children’s Hospital workforce optimization spinoff as a qualified solution.
$10M gift launches new Mayo AI program
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has received a $10 million gift to launch an artificial intelligence education program.
Urgency to adopt AI intensifies for health IT leaders
A Sept. 4 survey from healthcare data platform Arcadia revealed that 96% of healthcare technology leaders view the effective use of AI as crucial for gaining a competitive edge.
'Find ways to enhance the work': How 1 Mercy leader tackles her top issue
Amanda Caldwell, BSN, RN, did not intend to step into leadership, but her desire to make things better for patients and serve staff eventually drove her toward such roles.
Medicare Advantage's 'unrealized' potential
Health system C-suites have mixed feelings about Medicare Advantage plans. Many are frustrated with the high denial rates and low coverage; some have even cut ties with MA plans.
Ohio hospital closes amid financial challenges
Hicksville, Ohio-based Community Memorial Hospital permanently closed its doors Aug. 31 after temporarily shutting down in May due to financial challenges, Bill Cherry, former CEO of Community Memorial Hospital, confirmed with Becker’s.
3 settings with high readmission rates for sepsis patients
A recent study found patients with a sepsis diagnosis who were discharged to home health care, skilled nursing facilities or home had higher readmission rates.
