Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine confirmed to Becker’s that it filed applications with the state Feb. 15, seeking approval for a proposed $75 million expansion of its cancer center in Warrenville, Ill.
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New Jersey hospital taps former Mount Sinai exec as chief medical officer
Summit, N.J.-based Overlook Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System, has named Brian Radbill, MD, as its new chief medical officer, NJBiz reported Feb. 22.
Walgreens' VillageMD to exit Florida
Walgreens’ Village MD will close about 40 clinics in Florida, exiting the market entirely by March 15.
10 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements
From HCA asking to dismiss claims from a lawsuit filed by North Carolina’s attorney general to UChicago Medicine being sued for negligence in the death of an Illinois hospital CEO, here are 10 lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s has r…
WellSpan rolls out AI-driven virtual nursing tech to 1K beds
Following the success of a pilot program, York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health will implement AI-driven virtual sitters and virtual nursing technology to more than 1,000 beds.
C-suites, clinicians are burning out at both ends
C-suite leaders and clinicians often feel they are on opposite sides of an ever-expanding chasm. But they actually have a lot in common, according to Bruce Cummings and Paul DeChant, MD — a former executive and a former practicing physician, respective…
Teladoc sees 4% revenue boost in Q4
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Teladoc Health reported a 4% increase in revenue, reaching $660.5 million compared to $637.7 million in the same period of 2022, according to the company’s Feb. 20 financial results.
South Carolina health system to make $40M Epic transition
Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health said it is transitioning to an Epic EHR system.
Optum's Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack
Optum’s Change Healthcare reported a cyberattack on its systems Feb. 21 that disrupted connectivity.
6 CEO exits in 7 days
This week was full of CEO moves — step-downs, removals, reshuffles and retirements.
