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Delaware hospital moves to Epic

Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is moving to an Epic EHR system, Coastal Point reported July 9. 

NYU, Montefiore partnership to bolster geriatric workforce

The New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing has received a $5 million federal grant to educate and train healthcare workers to care for older adults in the Bronx.

UChicago Medicine names surgeon-in-chief

UChicago Medicine has appointed Jeffrey Matthews, MD, to the role of surgeon-in-chief. He stepped into the position July 1.

CMS launches dementia care with alternative Medicare payments

CMS has launched a dementia care program that will be piloted by 400 organizations.

Robert Wood Johnson hospital appoints VP of operations

Hamilton Township, N.J.-based Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton named William DiStanislao vice president of operations.

Hospital margins dip to 3.8% average, gap between high and low performers widens

Average hospital margins year to date remained steadfast in May at 3.8%, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report,” released July 9.

Donation renames Cleveland Clinic facility

A gift from Mark and Shelly Saltzman will rename Cleveland Clinic’s Mentor Hospital building and create a new leadership position at the organization. 

Advocate taps Humana exec for lead health equity role

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has named J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, as president of the Advocate National Center for Health Equity. 

Mass General Brigham's ambient documentation journey

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is planning to roll out ambient documentation to 800 clinicians after a successful initial proof of concept with 20 clinicians across multiple specialties.

Tampa General aims to improve transplant rates for Black patients

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital will launch a new organ transplant program in late 2024 aimed at reducing healthcare disparities faced by Black patients, ABC affiliate WFTS reported July 9.