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MercyOne affiliate names CEO

Shannon Black was selected as CEO of Manning (Iowa) Regional Healthcare Center, an affiliate of Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne.

Medline's 9 hospital deals in 2023

In 2023, medical supply company Medline sealed nine agreements with health systems, including primary vendor partnerships and a collaboration to co-develop a new supply center in Florida.

1 in 5 MIS-C cases don't fit updated definition

Close to 1 in 5 past diagnoses of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children would now not technically qualify as cases under an updated definition from the CDC, according to a study published Jan. 11 in Pediatrics.

Meet 9 women leaders in hospital supply chain

At the end of 2023, the Journal of Healthcare Contracting interviewed nine women supply leaders in the healthcare industry. 

Allina Health CFO to depart in 2024

CFO Ric Magnuson has decided to leave Minneapolis-based Allina Health in April. 

Indiana health system to end employee child care program

Lutheran Health Network is ending its child care program on its Lutheran Hospital campus in Fort Wayne, Ind., multiple local media outlets reported Jan. 17. 

There's a new financial 'talent hub' — and it's not New York

For finance experts looking for a place to launch, Dallas is the new New York, according to a recent report from Korn Ferry. 

St. Jude home health program 1st to earn pediatric certification

St. Jude Home Care, a home health agency that is part of Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is the first in the nation to receive a certification for pediatrics from Community Health Accreditation Partners.

UCLA Health names chief of breast surgery

Los Angeles-based UCLA Health appointed Mediget Teshome, MD, chief of breast surgery and director of breast health.

WHO releases AI ethics guidance

The World Health Organization has released guidance for the use of large language models and artificial intelligence in healthcare.