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Beth Israel Lahey cuts operating loss in Q2

Cambridge, Mass.-based Beth Israel Lahey Health posted a $41.9 million operating loss in the second quarter of 2024, an improvement from a $50.6 million loss posted during the same quarter last year, according to its May 30 financial report. 

Why Duke embraces gig nurse work for permanent staff

At Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System, nurses have the option to pick up gig work or be traveling nurses without ever leaving the system. It is all part of the flexible scheduling Duke offers.

New York hospital expects $3M revenue boost as CAH

Wyoming County Community Health System in Warsaw, N.Y., has transitioned to a critical access hospital, effective May 16.

MaineHealth combines hospitals under 'multi-campus' entity

Portland-based Maine Medical Center and Southern Maine Health Care on June 1 combined their hospital licenses and medical staff to establish a multi-campus medical center known as MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 

Northwell, New York AG expand financial aid for patients

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health inked a deal with New York Attorney General Letitia James to increase financial assistance for uninsured patients and patients with high-deductible health plans who struggle to pay medical bills.

Michael Dowling authors book on advancements in geriatric care

Northwell CEO Michael Dowling is the co-author of a newly published book that details the strides made in geriatric care over the past 50 years. 

Wisconsin hospital names CEO

Tami Chambers, MSN, RN, was named president and CEO of Grant Regional Health Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Lancaster, Wis.

Yale hospital president, nursing exec to retire

Diane Kelly, president of Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital, plans to retire at the end of 2024 after six years with the organization, part of Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health.

Job openings trend down in April: 4 notes

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover report on June 4, showing a decrease in U.S. job openings in April.

BCBS of Louisiana plans further Epic expansion

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has transitioned its care management processes and various provider services to Epic, enabling secure data exchange with network providers at three times the previous rate, the insurer said.