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Hospitals' safety culture gap

Healthcare workers’ perceptions of safety at their organizations is improving, though a gap still remains between senior leaders and front-line workers, according to an April 2 Press Ganey report.

7 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents

Seven hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. 

FDA clears 1st AI sepsis diagnostic tool

The FDA has authorized the nation’s first AI-powered sepsis detection tool, artificial intelligence company Prenosis said April 3. 

Ohio hospital lays off workers, cuts hours

Fisher-Titus Medical Center, a 99-bed hospital in Norwalk, Ohio, has laid off several workers in nonclinical roles and reduced hours for others, the Sandusky Register reported April 2. 

Why a $114B company seeks a 'younger' CEO

There are pros and cons to hiring a younger CEO, but at one major company, the risks might be worth the reward. 

CHS hospitals by state

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems currently operates 71 hospitals, down from 102 in 2019. 

Nurses call for dissolution of Hennepin Healthcare board

Nurses are calling on Hennepin County Board of Commissioners to take back oversight of Minneapolis-based Hennepin County Medical Center from Hennepin Healthcare System, citing working conditions they say have not improved, according to the Star Tribune.

California system adds security at CEO's home

Madera, Calif.-based Valley Children’s Healthcare is providing its president and CEO, Todd Suntrapak, with 24-hour security following criticism of its compensation for top hospital executives. 

Nebraska hospital names CEO

Jodi Mohr is the new CEO of Merrick Medical Center in Central City, Neb., a subsidiary of Bryan Health. 

California system in downtime after cyberattack

Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health’s IT systems have been disrupted by a cybersecurity incident, according to a post on the system’s Facebook page.