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Illinois system splits president, CEO roles in succession plan

Memorial Health, a five-hospital health system in Central Illinois, announced a new leadership succession plan March 21. 

22 top hospitals and systems, 14K+ open jobs

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with workforce challenges, including recruiting top talent in a competitive environment. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals and health systems that are among those named to the U.S. News &…

AHA seeks guidance on reporting breaches linked to Change cyberattack

The American Hospital Association sent a letter to the HHS urging them to clarify whether hospitals and health systems should be providing breach notification to patients if protected health information is compromised due to the Feb. 21 cyberattack on …

Highest-paying health systems for entry-level jobs

Hospitals and health systems offer some of the highest wages for entry-level workers, going head-to-head with major companies in most states and large cities, according to a recent analysis. 

WVU pharmacists test AI to lessen readmissions, save costs

Researchers and pharmacists at West Virginia University are developing AI technology to streamline medication reconciliation in hospitals, or the standard of reviewing a patient’s drug regimen before discharges. 

129 injuries, 49 deaths reported with Abiomed heart pump issue

Abiomed updated warnings on more than 60,000 Impella Left Sided Heart Pumps because the device might cut the wall of the heart’s left ventricle, the FDA said March 21. 

Man sentenced to prison for role in '1 of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history'

A South Carolina man who owned at least 10 durable medical equipment companies was sentenced to nine years in prison for what the Justice Department called “one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history.”

'Get ahead and stay ahead': Sanford Health CFO on improving margins

As hospital margins remain a mixed bag, Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health CFO Scott Wooten encouraged other healthcare leaders to make hard decisions as early as possible to help improve their margins.

Minnesota hospital names new CEO

Mary Ellen Wells was selected as the next CEO of Litchfield, Minn.-based Meeker Memorial Hospital and Clinics.

Penn State Health Children's to expand surgical services

Specialists with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pa., are now providing nonemergency surgical services at the health system’s hospital in Lancaster, about 25 miles south.