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Trinity hospital appeals $394K fine for closing birthing unit

Stafford, Conn.-based Johnson Memorial Hospital, part of Hartford, Conn.-based Trinity Health of New England, is appealing a $394,000 civil penalty from the state Office of Health Strategy for failing to resume labor and delivery services despite state…

Hospital supply leaders should prioritize 3 areas: AHA

The American Hospital Association named three areas where supply chain leaders at hospitals and health systems should set anchor: people, processes and technology. 

Micheal Dowling: AI can help with hospital shortfalls

Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling views technology, particularly artificial intelligence, as a means to achieve the efficiencies required to address the shortcomings hospitals and health systems are facing, Politico reported Jan. 23.

MyMichigan operating results sees marginal gain in FY Q2

Midland, Mich.-based MyMichigan Health saw a 6.2% year-over-year increase in operating income to $7.5 million while net income decreased by 60% to $20 million for its second quarter running Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

Clinical service lines ranked by supply chain disruptions

Hospital surgery and anesthesia departments are facing the worst supply strains among clinical service lines, according to a recent American Hospital Association report. 

Physicians aren't 'off' on PTO: Study

The majority of physicians struggle to unplug from work even when taking paid time off, contributing to higher burnout rates, according to a new study published by JAMA Network Open.

Employers look to enhance time-off programs

Many employers are considering more investments in leave and paid time-off programs as part of their larger recruitment and retention strategies, new survey findings show. 

Former California clinic owner gets prison for fraud scheme

The former president and CEO of Whittier, Calif-based Santa Maria’s Children and Family Center was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for submitting fraudulent claims to the state’s Medicaid program.

The fastest-growing healthcare job in 8 US cities

Healthcare recruiters are in hot demand nationwide, according to a recent analysis from LinkedIn.

'Let's hear their voices': Hartford HealthCare leader on combating nurse turnover

With a recent report showing the nurse vacancy rate remains “critical” at 15.7% nationally, many health leaders are shedding light on the importance of reducing these numbers.