Eighty-seven percent of C-Suite executives surveyed by Black Book Research said escalating financial pressures have intensified the demand for advanced technologies to address outdated revenue cycle management systems and underperforming services. ‘
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Vivient to acquire Kaufman Hall
Healthcare performance improvement company Vizient has exercised its option to acquire the remaining interest in Kaufman Hall, the company said in a June 25 announcement with private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners.
'A select few' systems see strong operating margins: Fitch
Core credit drivers for the nonprofit hospital sector are expected to remain challenged for the rest of 2024, according to a report published June 25 by Fitch Ratings.
Virginia Mason CEO: Care network invites partners 'drawn to our outcomes'
Independent hospitals and health systems across the Northwest will have expanded access to medical expertise at Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health following the launch of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Care Network.
Surgeon general: Gun violence is a public health crisis
The U.S. surgeon general has issued a 32-page advisory declaring gun violence an urgent public health crisis that necessitates a multi-pronged effort to reduce and prevent gun-related deaths and injuries.
Cedars-Sinai affiliate system taps new CNO
Pasadena, Calif.-based Huntington Health, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate, has named Jinhee Jeannie Nguyen, DNP, RN, as its next chief nursing officer, the system announced June 25.
Microsoft's biggest healthcare moves in 2024
From launching an AI consortium with healthcare leaders to its subsidiary Nuance inking more health system partnerships, here are eight of Microsoft’s healthcare moves reported by Becker’s since March:
Hackensack Meridian to expand hospital at home
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health is expanding its hospital-at-home program with Medically Home Group after a successful pilot.
'The era of the GLP': Obesity drugs' next play
Healthcare is in its GLP-1 era. Following Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster success with Ozempic and Wegovy, many drugmakers are focused on developing new iterations of weight loss drugs that could come with fewer side effects and drive down costs.
RWJBarnabas names 3 regional leaders
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has named three executive leaders for its central and southern region, effective immediately, according to a June 25 news release.
