St. Louis-based Ascension has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a lawsuit brought by former employees who alleged that scanning their fingerprints violated their privacy.
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Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say
The ransomware group linked to the cyberattack on Change Healthcare is also targeting hospitals, the FBI and HHS warned Feb. 27.
30 health system execs helping define what a 'smart hospital' is
Thirty health system leaders are advising the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives on its new “smart hospital” maturity model.
Northwell, Nuvance to merge
Northwell Health and Nuvance Health have entered into a strategic agreement to combine systems, expanding their reach with 28 hospitals across New York and Connecticut.
Mayo posts $1.1B operating income, 6% margin
Mayo Clinic saw financial and operational improvements in 2023 that lifted its net operating income to $1.1 billion, according to financial results released Feb. 27.
Nebraska hospital fires CEO
The board for Lexington (Neb.) Regional Health Center has voted to terminate the hospital’s longtime CEO, Leslie Marsh, according to local media reports.
World's best cardiology hospitals, per Newsweek
Seven of the top 10 cardiology hospitals in the world are based in the U.S., according to Newsweek’s 2024 “World’s Best Hospitals” list.
World's best oncology hospitals, per Newsweek
Five of the top 10 oncology hospitals in the world are based in the U.S., according to Newsweek’s 2024 “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” list.
Iowa bill would cap temp nurse pay
A new Iowa bill would limit hospitals’ and nursing homes’ payouts to contract care staff.
CHS boosts exec compensation
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has increased base salaries and updated compensation structures for several key executives, according to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC,
