Hospitals and health systems were featured in Forbes’ 2024 “America’s Best Employers By State” list, including Mayo Clinic and the University of Kansas Health System earning the top slot in more than one state.
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FDA clears new COVID shots: 3 notes
The FDA signed off on updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. The new shots target the KP.2 strain and are expected to be available at pharmacies, hospitals and clinics within a few days, the drugmakers said.
Man charged with calling in bomb threats to Jewish hospitals in New York
An Oregon man faces multiple charges after allegedly targeting Jewish hospitals in New York with hoax bomb threats, according to the Justice Department.
PE firm to acquire RCM co. Knowtion Health
Private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire revenue cycle management company Knowtion Health.
MD Anderson awarded $21.4M, set to launch 2 new facilities
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston was awarded nine grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, totaling more than $21.4 million.
Lifepoint taps chief compliance officer
Elle Box has been appointed chief compliance officer of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health.
Scripps Health back in black with $109.7M Q3 operating improvement
San Diego-based Scripps Health posted an operating income of $75.8 million (6.2% margin) in the third quarter of 2024, up from an operating loss of $33.9 million (-3.2% margin) posted over the same period last year.
Academic systems acquiring hospitals left and right
Rural and community hospitals and smaller health systems are struggling to push their operating margins back into the black, with many continuing to seek strategic partners or acquisitions to ensure access to care. Academic health systems are stepping …
Why a consumer-driven approach can be helpful in healthcare
The digital age has set new standards for the capabilities at individuals’ fingertips, and healthcare leaders are determining how this extends into patient experience.
Healthcare is ill-equipped for ransomware
In an era where healthcare operations are becoming increasingly digitized, the risks associated with cybersecurity are evolving at a rapid pace.
