Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University, owner of Jefferson Health, reported a $1.3 million operating income (0% margin) in fiscal year 2024, up from a $78.5 million loss (-0.8% margin) over the same period last year.
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Allina Health's IT shift to Optum pays off
In February, Allina Health made the strategic decision to transfer approximately 2,000 IT and revenue cycle employees to UnitedHealth Group’s Optum. This move proved to be highly advantageous when the CrowdStrike IT outage impacted the organization.
The gabapentin popularity boom
Gabapentin is FDA-approved for epileptic seizures and postherpetic neuralgia, which is lasting pain after a shingles infection. Its off-label uses are climbing as physicians discover new applications, The New York Times reported Aug. 17.
Microsoft partnership unveils largest-ever AI cancer diagnosis model
In partnership with Microsoft, biotechnology company Paige has created the largest AI model for cancer diagnosis to date.
59% of physicians find productivity-based pay unfair
More than half of physicians say productivity-based pay models are unfair and don’t truly reflect performance, a Medscape report found.
Dementia gets 2 more risk factors
A recent study identified two new risk factors for dementia: untreated vision loss and high levels of LDL cholesterol.
Emory Healthcare appoints new physician division CFO
Ernest Ngirimana has been appointed vice president and CFO of Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare’s physician division.
Steward landlord has 'crippled' hospital sales, motion claims
Dallas-based Steward Health Care has asked U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Chris Lopez to reject 144 “Master Lease I” agreements with its landlord Medical Properties Trust in an effort to help the system sell its remaining hospitals.
'This is the future': Hackensack Meridian's new precision oncology partnership
Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack, N.J., has launched a cancer risk assessment initiative, the goal of which is to improve access to screening and facilitate earlier detection.
The only 17 hospitals to earn Magnet's top honor
In 2022, the American Nurses Credentialing Center unveiled the Magnet with Distinction program to recognize the world’s highest performing Magnet organizations. Since then, only 17 hospitals in the U.S. have achieved the designation.
