Minneapolis-based Allina Health plans to combat the national nursing shortage through various long-term initiatives, including improved orientation programs, developing programs for nurse leadership and establishing an RN residency program.
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50 years, 9 lessons — 1 CNO on long-term nursing trends
Nancy Bisco, BSN, RN, has many life lessons to share after her 50-year career, most of which was spent in leadership roles.
CMS unveils more AHEAD model details
CMS has released more information about the new population health-focused payment model it is launching aimed at addressing chronic disease, behavioral health and overall improvement of care management for states’ populations.
HCA Virginia hospital names CEO
Nathan Vooys is the new CEO of Reston (Va.) Hospital Center, a 243-bed facility that is part of HCA Virginia Health System.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth taps CEO
Monica Reed, MD, has been named president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, according to a Feb. 19 LinkedIn post from the health system.
Viewpoint: Steward CEO's yacht 'symptom of a deeper problem'
The CEO of Steward Health Care has come under fire for purchasing a $40 million yacht as his health system owes approximately $50 million in rent, and Massachusetts officials grapple with the possibility of sudden hospital closures. According to one Ma…
Indiana health system strikes ASC joint venture
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health is forming an ambulatory surgical center joint venture with Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners to expand its surgical care offerings with independent physician groups.
Providence details improvements for prevention of sepsis in newborns
Group B streptococcus is notorious for leading to sepsis in newborns. While there are guidelines for treating the condition, adhering to them is not always followed.
Ascension posts $708M quarterly turnaround
Ascension reported a net income of $359.5 million in the fiscal second quarter ending Dec. 31, which is a $708 million improvement on the $238.1 million net loss it reported during the same quarter in 2022.
Corewell Health gets $40M gift to support pediatric care
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has received $40 million from the DeVos Family Foundation — a gift that will support an expansion of the hospital’s pediatric ICU and advance care at its new inpatient psychiatric unit.
