Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm during the early hours of July 7 and has since caused several hospitals and health systems to adjust some services, CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Arkansas hospital names associate CNO
Hot Springs, Ark.-based National Park Medical Center appointed Nichole Reed, MSN, RN, associate chief nursing officer, The Sentinel Record reported July 8.
Dr. Rod Hochman's challenge to the next generation of leaders
As his retirement approaches, Rod Hochman, MD, president and CEO of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, is sharing his insights with the next generation of leaders at the health system.
Blood pressure medication boosts chemotherapy efficacy for leukemia patients
The blood pressure drug Losartan may be able to block a gene found in the blood, angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AGTR1), and improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy, according to a study published June 19 in Science Translational Medicine.
Mergers give hospitals new EHR systems
Mergers are providing hospitals with access to new and advanced EHR systems.
Healthcare proves tough for retail giants
Walmart aimed to leverage its retail success formula in the healthcare sector, however, the experiment did not go as planned, The Wall Street Journal reported July 5.
Health systems oppose new cybersecurity rules
Health systems and industry trade groups are objecting to new cybersecurity reporting requirements proposed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Providence appoints regional CFO
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has appointed Justin Voelker as CFO for its Inland Northwest Washington service area, according to a July 8 LinkedIn post.
Why CIO pay is increasing
Artificial intelligence is helping drive CIO pay packages to new highs, The Wall Street Journal reported July 8.
The platforms patients use to self-diagnose
A recent report found that 54% of Americans have self-diagnosed using online information, with search engine and medical information websites being the most commonly used sources.
