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2 years in: Results from Jefferson Health's nurse SEAL team

In January 2023, Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health had more than 10,000 open nursing positions. Today, there are less than 290 open RN positions across the system’s 18 hospitals — progress an innovative “Nursing Seal Team” helped drive, leaders say.&…

20 medical schools with most graduates practicing in rural, shortage areas

U.S. News & World Report published its annual list of best medical schools July 23, which includes rankings of schools with the most graduates practicing in rural areas and health professional shortage areas. 

Ascension hospital taps new leadership

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, Fla., part of St. Louis-based Ascension, has named new leaders, the Northwest Florida Daily News reported July 23.

House criticizes PBMs for pushing patients to higher-priced drugs

An investigation by federal lawmakers found that pharmacy-benefit managers promised to control costs but have instead steered patients toward higher-priced medicines and affiliated pharmacies that reduce patient choice, The Wall Street Journal reported…

New Mexico draws in physicians with 'free to practice' campaign

New Mexico launched a “free to practice” campaign to attract more physicians to the state, Santa Fe New Mexican reported July 22.

39 healthcare providers sue UnitedHealth over Change hack

Thirty-nine healthcare providers and the National Community Pharmacists Association are suing UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare hack, claiming they have not financially recovered from the cyberattack.

The top heart hospital in every state

U.S. News released its 2024-2025 ranking for heart, cardiology and vascular surgery hospitals — including the top hospital in every state.

9 former HHS, VA chiefs: Healthcare needs 'cyber dome'

America needs a “cyber dome” to protect against the increasing number of cyberattacks that are plaguing healthcare, according to nine former HHS and Veterans Affairs secretaries.

UChicago Medicine names new CIO

UChicago Medicine has a new senior vice president and CIO.

1 in 4 CFOs forecast funding challenges in their system: Survey

The majority of healthcare CFOs and revenue cycle leaders see an increasing need to hit cash flow targets in the next three years compared with this year, according to a recent survey.