An organization that supplies blood to hundreds of hospitals in the Southeast said it was a victim of a ransomware attack.
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Northwestern logs 2nd successful awake kidney transplant
A Northwestern Medicine patient underwent a kidney transplant while awake in July, and 36 hours after the painless procedure, he was discharged.
CommonSpirit makes 13 executive moves in 2024
CommonSpirit Health, a Chicago-based system with more than 2,200 care sites in 24 states, has made several executive changes at the market and regional levels and within its hospitals this year.
Why Lurie Children's did not pay ransom to hackers
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago did not pay a ransom after it was targeted by hackers, ABC affiliate WLS reported Aug. 6.
Superbug spread linked to newly discharged patients: Study
Recently discharged hospital patients have higher risks of spreading superbug infections to their family and caregivers following hospitalization, a recent University of Iowa study found.
How these CEOs lead a positive workplace for women
Forty-six hospitals and health systems were named in Forbes’ seventh annual America’s Best Employers for Women list. Here is what it took to get there, according to two system CEOs.
Big data creates 'entirely new revenue streams' for health systems
Hospitals are tinkering with artificial intelligence solutions to alleviate cost pressures, but the safe integration of AI can be a challenging endeavor, not a quick fix to decrease spending.
How cancer screenings are shaking up physician workloads
Recently, the recommended screening age for two cancers dropped, which could impact oncologist workloads.
CMS issues new hospital patient safety measures
CMS has released a final rule for new patient safety structural measures to be included in the hospital inpatient quality reporting program.
Community organization moves to buy, upgrade Steward Ohio hospital
Warren (Ohio) City Hospital, the name of a collaborative group of business and community leaders, has shared plans to acquire Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s Warren, Ohio-based Trumbull Regional Medical Center.
