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Creating results-driven habits, per ACHE: 4 takeaways

Leaders’ actions are pivotal in ensuring success for themselves and their team, according to the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Cyberattack on blood center continues to disrupt hospitals

Hospitals continue to deal with the fallout of a ransomware attack on a large blood supplier.

IT company lays off 66 after health system dispute

A health IT company said it is laying off 66 employees after a business dispute with a health system ACO.

UCSF Health acquires 2 Dignity Health hospitals

San Francisco-based UCSF Health has acquired two Dignity Health hospitals. 

Travel nurse pay by state

Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in July was $2,274.61, down 1.01% from the previous month and down 5.32% from July 2023, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.

$3,600 in spend, $600K in savings at WellSpan

WellSpan Health, a York, Pa.-based system with nine hospitals and more than 250 care locations, saved seven patients $600,000 in healthcare costs by allocating an extra $3,600. 

Sentara unveils major residency slot expansion

Over the next six years, Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare plans to establish new residency programs at four hospitals, and expand several existing training programs. 

Arkansas system appoints permanent CEO

LaDonna Johnston, MSN, RN, has been named president and CEO of Unity Health after serving on an interim basis since January.

Jefferson, LVHN merge: 10 things to know 

Philadelphia-based Jefferson and Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network completed their merger Aug. 1. 

Cigna prepares 'aggressive' defense of PBMs

Cigna is planning to vigorously  defend its pharmacy benefit manager  from scrutiny.