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Gen Z's professional weak spots

Most Gen Zers believe they’re graduating well-equipped with skills employers value. Employers beg to differ, according to a March 26 report. 

New federal bill seeks to 'ban DEI in medicine'

A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could prevent medical schools from receiving federal financial assistance if they adopt certain diversity, equity and inclusion policies. 

Ascension Michigan region to join MyMichigan Health

Ascension Michigan’s Northern region locations in Saginaw, Tawas and Standish are set to join Midland-based MyMichigan Health pending standard regulatory and other required third-party approvals.

Broward Health adds new C-suite leader

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has selected Melida Akiti to serve as its new corporate transformation executive. 

Most providers aren't ready to meet new health equity regulatory requirements

The majority of healthcare providers and payers are not ready to meet shifting health equity regulatory requirements, according to Ernst & Young’s latest report. 

Michael Dowling: 9 healthcare nuances that defy simple criticisms

Those who work in healthcare should be proud of the distinct role we play in our communities and society. We uphold and meet a special obligation and responsibility. Each day, lives are improved, health is restored and suffering is mitigated. Each day,…

St. Luke's pens 2 partnerships for future supply warehouse

Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System secured two partnerships March 25 for its planned warehouse in Meridian, Idaho. 

Surgeries for colon cancer took nearly 20% dip amid COVID

Research continues to uncover the significant ways in which COVID-19 has disrupted cancer care, with new findings showing colorectal cancer surgeries fell 17.3% in the first year of the pandemic. 

Will hospitals need to notify patients about the Change hack?

Following the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, questions remain around what data may have been stolen and how patients would be notified if needed — the issue is top of mind for hospitals nationwide.

Providence pushes back on Oregon's charity care document request

The Oregon Department of Justice is asking a judge to compel Renton, Wash.-based Providence to turn over more documents into an investigation of the health system’s charity care program, The Oregonian reported March 25.