Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has decreased wait times and left before being seen rates by implementing “vertical bays” in some of its emergency departments.
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Florida hospital pauses surgeries amid IT issue
Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial HealthCare is rescheduling surgeries and procedures as it works to resolve an IT disruption.
From -10.2% to 21.3%: 41 health systems ranked by operating margins
Health systems across the country reported mixed financial results in the third quarter, with operating margins ranging widely from double-digit gains to substantial losses.
US seeks to extradite suspected hospital hacker
The United States is seeking to extradite an Israeli man wanted for participating in a ransomware group that has hacked hospitals, Ynetnews reported Dec. 19.
Google's top 10 healthcare moves of '24
Google continued its push into the healthcare industry in 2024, with new health system partnerships and artificial intelligence products.
10 top causes of death in 2023: CDC
More than 3 million deaths were reported in the U.S. in 2023, with 10 leading causes accounting for more than 70.9% of all fatalities.
Amazon One Medical faces lawsuit over telehealth patient death
A family of a late California man has sued Amazon One Medical, claiming he died after a virtual healthcare visit with the company, The Washington Post reported Dec. 18.
Boston Scientific recalls catheters following 4 reported deaths
Boston Scientific has issued a recall for its POLARx Cryoablation Balloon Catheters after four deaths and seven reported injuries linked to astrio-esophageal fistulas, a severe complication during atrial fibrillation ablation procedures.
Epic's 2025 priorities
Epic’s roadmap for 2025 focuses on advancing clinician efficiency, enhancing patient empowerment and optimizing operational efficiency.
Cleveland Clinic to open 150-bed Florida hospital
Cleveland Clinic plans to open an inpatient hospital and expand outpatient services in Palm Beach, Fla.
