Leaders of three healthcare systems told lawmakers at the end of July that new policies, programs and payments are necessary to continue care for rural Americans.
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Heart disease, cancer remain leading causes of death in US
Heart disease and cancer remained the leading causes of death in 2023, according to provisional data released Aug. 8 by the CDC.
MetroHealth dismisses CEO
Cleveland-based MetroHealth System’s board voted Aug. 9 to terminate President and CEO Airica Steed, EdD, RN.
The risk of publicly reporting clinician well-being: Viewpoint
While addressing clinician well-being is important, publicly reporting measures of burnout could be counterproductive, according to two physicians.
Nevada hospital taps new CFO
Andrew McMullin was tapped as CFO for Las Vegas-based West Henderson Hospital, part of Las Vegas-based The Valley Health System, according to an Aug.9 LinkedIn post.
HCA hospital taps COO
Tyler Rhoden was named COO of TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tenn., part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
Rural patients' barriers to care access: 7 notes
Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, both based in Salt Lake City, found that 34% of rural patients said they have easy access to medical specialists.
BayCare is expanding 'on sound financial footing,' CEO says
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System maintained a Fitch AA rating and a Moody AA2 rating, highlighting the health system’s strong finances after undergoing corporate restructuring and receiving approval for a $1.9 billion bond, according to an …
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UI Health nurses in Chicago give strike notice
The union representing registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at Chicago-based UI Health has filed a 10-day notice of intent to strike with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.
