In September, a 911 call about a cardiac arrest in Clemmons, N.C., might be answered by a drone lugging an automated external defibrillator, KFF Health News reported July 22.
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'Uncommon compassionate care' makes for a strong CEO, AdventHealth leader says
If you were to follow Lorenzo Brown, president and CEO for Orange City, Fla.-based AdventHealth Fish Memorial and the West Volusia market, on LinkedIn, you would see that his posts exhibit a passion and dedication for improved healthcare leadership.
AHA board taps Houston Methodist's Dr. Marc Boom as chair-elect designate
Marc Boom, MD, has been named chair-elect designate of the American Hospital Association’s board of trustees.
Ohio Valley taps new hospital CEO
William Perno has been named CEO of Springfield-based Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital.
The internal risks worrying CFOs
Generative artificial intelligence adoption is the top internal concern for finance chiefs, according to Deloitte’s “CFO Signals Survey 2Q 2024.”
Vermont hospital CEO suggests statewide Epic EHR rollout
As rural hospitals grapple with eroding profits, one Vermont hospital CEO suggested giving hospitals and clinics in the state access to an Epic EHR system, Valley News reported July 21.
The price of being a workaholic
People addicted to work are more likely than their peers to report health complaints — which is only one cost of workaholism, The Washington Post reported July 21.
Ascension hospital nurses file charges against union over dues demands
Two nurses at an Ascension hospital in Michigan have filed unfair labor practice charges against their local union, claiming union leaders threatened to terminate them and others if they did not agree to have dues deducted directly from their paychecks…
Why UCHealth backed a patient access startup in $10M deal
Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth led a $10 million funding round for a patient access startup the health system says can create a “more seamless and integrated” healthcare experience.
Pennsylvania hospital promotes chief medical officer
Kennett Square, Pa.-based LCH Health and Community Services named Joseph Greco, MD, chief medical officer, the Chesco Times reported July 22.
