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Hospital CFOs choose optimism

Hospital CFOs are optimistic about the future despite clear challenges and continued high costs, according to a report from Strata Decision Technology.

Steps to correct immediate jeopardy at Mission have 'backslid,' nurses say

Regulators determined HCA Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., was no longer in immediate jeopardy Feb. 23, but some nurses at the hospital claim measures in place when surveyors were present have not been consistent. 

Cleveland Clinic to roll out supply tracker chatbot systemwide

For about a year, Cleveland Clinic has built and tested an AI-powered chatbot that generates answers on supply orders. Over the next three months, the technology will be launched to the system’s 7,000-some employees who regularly place orders. 

Pennsylvania hospital to close long-term care facility

Renovo, Pa.-based Bucktail Medical Center is closing its long-term care facility May 14.

AdventHealth CEO: 3 leadership essentials for the next 3 years

Healthcare is evolving quickly and will require strong leadership to transform delivery models and access to care. But amid all the change, Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw encourages his team to hone the same essential skills …

Healthcare leaders' largest unforeseen costs

Contract labor remained the top unforeseen cost for healthcare financial leaders for the second year in a row even after many were able to scale back in the wake of pandemic-related spikes, according to a March 13 report from Strata Decision Technology…

Legacy Health completes $37M Oregon hospital expansion

Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health has completed the first phase of a $37 million expansion and improvement project for its Legacy Silverton (Ore.) Medical Center, which will bring an additional 21,000 square feet to the existing hospital.

UT Health San Antonio president dies

William Henrich, MD, president of UT Health San Antonio since 2009, has died, the institution confirmed in an announcement on its website. 

Amazon's One Medical patients affected by UnitedHealth, Mount Sinai dispute

An ongoing clash between UnitedHealthcare and New York City-based Mount Sinai will have effects on some of Amazon’s One Medical patients, a spokesperson from One Medical confirmed to Becker’s.

Healthcare minus the snobbery

Healthcare historically made for ideal breeding grounds for snobbery. Now, attitudes of elitism aren’t just a sign of poor teamwork — they are a sign of incompetence.