The U.S. economy saw a 2.8% increase in gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a spike in consumer spending, nonresidential fixed investment and private inventory investment.
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New York hospital breaks ground on $220M critical care tower
Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., broke ground on construction of a $220 million, five-story critical care tower on July 24. All trauma intensive care services will relocate to the new tower in 2026 when the project is slated to be co…
Children's Hospital logo to debut on NFL jersey
Aurora-based Children’s Hospital Colorado has expanded its partnership with the Denver Broncos.
HHS reorganizes IT functions, seeks CTO
HHS is revising accountabilities and responsibility related to its IT functions, according to a July 25 news release.
1 health system's path to Epic EHR excellence
Parkview Health’s push to position itself at the forefront of EHR innovation involves not only keeping pace with standard EHR upgrades but embracing Epic’s early adoption programs.
3 Hampton VA leaders out after federal investigation
The director, chief of staff and chief of surgery at the Hampton (Va.) VA Medical Center are being replaced after the Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Inspector General released a report detailing “widespread failures” related to surgical servic…
Ochsner Health launches $10M innovation fund
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health’s venture capital arm, Ochsner Ventures, is launching a $10 million innovation fund aimed at investing in early-stage and health-related companies based in Louisiana.
How physicians can show 'digital empathy' in MyChart messages
It’s easy for physicians to show empathy with nonverbal cues during in-person or even video visits. But how can clinicians illustrate how much they care during asynchronous message exchanges?
Why Northwell, Mayo are investing in a robotics startup
Mayo Clinic and Northwell Health are investing in a robotics startup that the health systems’ leaders say can “radically change” the industry.
HCA, Tenet profits spike in Q2: 10 things to know
HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare, two of the largest for-profit health systems in the U.S., reported higher net incomes in the second quarter of this year than in the same period of 2023.
