Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has named Alok Chaudhary as its new vice president, chief data and artificial intelligence officer.
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Former Chicago hospital CFO among 3 charged in alleged $15M fraud scheme
The former CFO of Loretto Hospital in Chicago is among three individuals charged in an indictment alleging involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme.
Senators introduce healthcare cybersecurity bill
Three U.S. senators have introduced a bill aimed at alleviating the unceasing number of cyberattacks affecting healthcare.
15 health system ratings downgrades
Multiple hospitals and health systems have suffered downgrades to their financial ratings this year amid rising expenses, ongoing operating losses and challenging work environments.
Inside Ballad Health's safety culture rebound
When Ballad Health’s Chief Clinical Officer Amit Vashist, MD, sent quality, safety and infection prevention teams to several member hospitals’ operating rooms unannounced to assess safety culture, he was met with revolt — but not in the way one might a…
Hospital CEOs solve an old problem with new ideas
A persistent problem for health system CEOs is emerging as the most important challenge to solve this year: work/life balance.
Hackers post Florida patients' info on the dark web
Hackers posted more than 20,000 files stolen from the Florida Department of Health containing physician notes and personal health information on the dark web, according to The Tampa Bay Times.
Next-gen tech at Kaiser Permanente: A shift from episodic to continuous care
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is leaning into next-generation wearables, data collection and artificial intelligence tools in order to reach patients in their preferred settings, VentureBeat reported July 12.
Former Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to 3 years in prison for healthcare fraud
A former Georgia insurance commissioner was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, the Justice Department said July 12.
Surgeon completes 1st AR hip surgeries in Mississippi
Philip Myers, DO, an orthopedic surgeon with Singing River Health in Gulfport, Miss., completed what is understood to be the first three augmented reality surgical procedures in the state.
