John Lloyd, former co-CEO of Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health, has died, according to a Feb. 16 news release shared with Becker’s.
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Nurse workforce shows signs of bouncing back
The nursing workforce is 6% larger in 2023 than in 2019, hinting at a bounce back to pre-pandemic numbers, a study found.
IT outage diverts stroke, trauma patients at Minnesota hospitals
Some Minnesota hospitals have had to divert stroke and trauma patients after an apparent cyberattack on a radiology group, the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press reported.
Readmissions down at Delaware health system after virtual nursing rollout
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has rolled out virtual nursing at more than hospital 500 beds and experienced declines in patient lengths of stay and readmission rates.
FDA approves food allergy drug
The FDA has approved omalizumab, which goes by the brand name Xolair, as a treatment to reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions for those with food allergies.
1st tumor-derived T cell therapy approved
A week ahead of schedule, the FDA approved the nation’s first cell therapy for advanced melanoma on Feb. 16.
CommonSpirit strategy pays dividends, but CFO insists 'still more to do'
Chicago-based CommonSpirit is making significant strides to improve its financial performance — transforming a $440 million operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2022 into a $356 million gain in the fourth quarter of 2023 — but CFO Dan Morissette ins…
HCA to open $15.5M freestanding Florida ER
Kissimmee-based HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, is set to open a $15.5 million freestanding emergency room on Feb. 27.
California hospital CEO addresses its 'poor image'
El Centro (Calif.) Regional Medical Center had a rough 2023. Recently, its CEO spoke out to address community concerns.
No Surprises Act dispute volume 13 times higher than estimated
There were 288,810 No Surprises Act disputes initiated during the first six months of 2023, which was 13 times greater than federal agencies initially anticipated, according to a Feb. 15 report from CMS.
