Burke Kline resigned as CEO of Jefferson Community Health & Life in Fairbury, Neb., effective Aug. 19.
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New York hospital names executive director
Michael Hochman has been promoted to executive director of Margaretville (N.Y.) Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center.
A potential AI tool for hospital pharmacies
A context-aware ChatGPT might be of use in pharmacies, according to a recent study.
Cleveland Clinic hospital taps VP, chief medical officer
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla., has selected Richard Rothman, MD, as vice president and chief medical officer.
Nemours to fund cancer research, music therapy with $7M donation
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health received a $7 million donation to fund its cancer research and support its music therapy program, according to an Aug. 20 news release shared with Becker’s.
Revised IUD guidelines fall short, physicians say
In August, the CDC updated its guidelines for intrauterine devices. Physicians said it is a notable improvement but leaves gaps, according to an NBC News report.
North Memorial flagship hospital losing $124M annually
Robbinsdale, Minn.-based North Memorial Health’s flagship Robbinsdale Hospital has projected $124 million in losses related to government programs in 2024 due to a financial crisis brought on by the payer mix in its service area, a spokesperson for Nor…
The cost of shortages for hospitals: Premier
For the average health system with five hospitals or 650 beds, supply shortages increase the cost of care to $3.5 million, restrict up to $1 million in excess inventory and cause $350,000 in lost revenue, according to Premier.
The digital transformation investments paying off for health systems
Health systems view digital transformation as a top priority, but few have the resources to scale these initiatives, according to an Aug. 19 article from the American Medical Association.
Why HSHS shifted to market leadership structure
When Kathy Donovan, MSN, RN, joined Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System as senior vice president and COO in 2023, she recognized the need for changes to the leadership structure.
