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HHS awards $8.9M to improve cancer screening access

HHS has awarded almost $9 million to 18 health centers across the country.

How 371 health systems determine executive performance incentive pay

A recent survey by SullivanCotter highlights the range of performance measures in health systems’ annual incentive programs for executives and managers. 

Meditech launches health exchange network

Meditech has launched a new nationwide health information exchange network for its U.S. customers base.

Hospital blood supplier back online following ransomware attack

An organization that supplies blood to hundreds of hospitals is back to normal operations following a July 29 ransomware attack.

Port strike would disrupt hospital supply chains

Vizient recommends supply chain leaders at health systems keep close watch of a looming, potential strike on East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. 

Baptist Health taps president of 5 Arkansas hospitals

Jay Quebedeaux was promoted to president of regional hospitals for Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health. 

Nonprofit groups allege California system misused $1B

Two nonprofit organizations are suing Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System, alleging it has misused $1 billion in tax dollars intended to serve low-income patients. The health system has called the claim inaccurate and baseless.

Why 1 system CFO welcomes disruptors like Amazon, CVS Health

As hospitals and health systems work to adapt to a post-pandemic world, the evolution of big tech and retail companies like Amazon and CVS Health, who are navigating pathways deeper into healthcare, can give pause to many healthcare leaders. ButJan Gri…

Union files claim against Chicago hospital with NLRB

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 is accusing Loretto Hospital in Chicago of violating federal labor law by refusing to furnish information that would highlight what nurses deem is a short-staffing crisis that thre…

Adventist Health moves to Epic

Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health is moving to an Epic EHR system.