PeaceHealth has named Kim Ruscher, MD, chief medical officer of its Oregon network, the Vancouver, Wash.-based system announced April 9.
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NQF to update 'never event' reporting
The National Quality Forum is aiming to modernize and standardize serious adverse event reporting via a new patient safety effort.
Sutter Health names service line president
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health appointed Craig Miller as its first system-level service line president.
Rehab system names CMO, COO
Wallingford, Conn.-based Gaylord Specialty Healthcare recently appointed two executive positions.
Top hospitals for fair share spending in 49 states
The Lown Institute named the top hospitals for the largest fair share surpluses in 49 states.
States facing the greatest risk from private equity
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a nonprofit watchdog of the private equity industry and Wall Street, has launched the Private Equity State Risk Index to assess the effects of private equity on different states.
Christus plans freestanding ED in 'key area for growth'
Christus Health plans to break ground on a freestanding emergency department in Henderson, Texas, on April 23.
Federal court, Philips Respironics enter consent decree
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania restricted Philips Respironics from producing and selling new respiratory devices from two facilities in the U.S., the FDA said April 9.
Illinois hospital moves to Meditech
Morris (Ill.) Hospital & Healthcare Centers moved from four disparate EHR systems to a Meditech Expanse EHR system.
Apple's pay for 9 health tech jobs
Apple continues to aggressively hire for healthcare jobs focused on enhancing the health features of its devices.
