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Patients express frustration over stress, chronic illness mix-ups

Studies have found that stress is linked with many chronic diseases, but many physicians do not provide enough education to patients on managing stress, The New York Times reported June 27.

Howard Brown Health laying off 7% of workforce

Chicago-based Howard Brown Health is laying off 43 employees, representing 7 percent of its workforce.

Cano Health exits bankruptcy

Miami-based Cano Health has emerged from Chapter 11 as a reorganized private company focused on providing quality care in the Florida market.

Hospital margins hit 5%, but are still volatile

Hospital margins increased to 5% year to date in May, but long term trends show persistent month over month instability, according to Strata Decision’s Monthly Healthcare Industry Financial Benchmarks.

Novant revamps leadership team amid expansion

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has made several changes to its executive leadership team.

The GLP-1 coverage dilemma for employers

Big costs require big decisions, as illustrated by how GLP-1s are causing leaders of hospital employee health plans to rethink their coverage plans. 

Cleveland Clinic reports 100% satisfaction in 5 labor & delivery metrics

Cleveland Clinic is set to expand its rollout of a unique labor and delivery initiative, which led to a reduction in Cesarean section rates and a boost in patient satisfaction, to three other hospitals, it announced July 1.

Arizona hospital names CEO

Brett Lee has been appointed CEO of Northwest Medical Center Houghton in Tucson, Ariz.

Ransomware gang claims hack on Pennsylvania hospital

The Monti ransomware group claimed responsibility for a data breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pa., Security Affairs reported July 1.

Chevron ruling may hinder drug development, experts say

Former FDA attorneys say the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Chevron deference, a decades-old legal precedent, could stall the development of new drugs and medical devices, Politico reported July 1.