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8 nurses file wrongful termination suit against Tenet

Eight nurses at Worcester, Mass.-based Saint Vincent Hospital have filed a lawsuit against the facility and its owner, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, alleging they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about staffing shortages and care qual…

How CoxHealth flattened nurse turnover

CoxHealth was able to flatten its nurse turnover rate from 20% to 1.65% after its virtual nursing program was able to bring back the passion for its staff members. 

4 micro-hospitals, 1 freestanding ED properties sold for $86M

Tampa, Fla.-based Sila Realty Trust, a net lease real estate investment trust, has purchased five healthcare facilities for $85.5 million in Arizona and Texas.

Methodist Healthcare hospital appoints chief nursing officer

San Antonio-based Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan welcomed Ashley Holmstrom, DNP, as chief nursing officer.

Florida governor signs healthcare package

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a package of healthcare bills designed to grow the state’s healthcare workforce, expand healthcare access and promote innovation in the industry.

Illinois health system names CEO

Maryville, Ill.-based Anderson Healthcare recently welcomed Mike Marshall as its new president and CEO. 

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City names chief nursing officer

 Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City has named Stephanie Clements, BSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer. She was also named community CNO to oversee 2,400 nursing staff members at Mercy facilities across the state of Oklahoma. 

7 health systems with credit rating upgrades

Here are seven health systems that have had their credit ratings upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investor Services in 2024:

9 nurse innovators to know: ANA

The American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award winners.

Mayo launches primary care app

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has launched a mobile app that gives patients access to 24/7 virtual care, KEYC reported March 21.