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The 25 healthiest communities in America, per US News

For the second time since 2018, a Virginia county took the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s healthiest communities rankings. This marks the sixth edition of the rankings.

Louisiana system taps 1st chief academic officer

Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System has appointed Catherine O’Neal, MD, as its inaugural chief academic officer.

Cancer screening costs hit $43B in 2021: Study

The total U.S. healthcare system costs for initial cancer screenings in 2021 were an estimated $43 billion, according to a study published Aug. 5 in The Annals of Internal Medicine.

Dignity Health taps 2 hospital presidents, searches for market president

San Francisco-based Dignity Health has appointed two hospital presidents in its Central Coast market. 

North Michigan hospital experiencing IT disruption

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital, in Petoskey, Mich., is experiencing disruptions to its IT platforms and phone service.

3 notable nurse layoffs in 2024

So far this year, nurses have been included in job reductions at Optum and two hospitals. 

Ohio academic health system rebrands

An academic health system in Ohio has a new identity.

Hospital pneumonia diagnoses are often revised: Study

More than half of patients hospitalized and treated for pneumonia receive differing diagnoses during their stays, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. 

4 healthcare takeaways from the Fortune Global 500

Fortune’s Global 500 list ranked the world’s largest companies by revenue based on their fiscal years ending on or before March 31.

Pennsylvania's healthcare amid financial struggles, closures: What to know

Hospitals and health systems in Pennsylvania have faced financial struggles that have become evident amid recent layoffs, closures and sales.