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How Banner Health reduced surgical site infections by 32% for some procedures

Incidence of surgical site infections declined at multiple hospitals across six states by 32.8% for some procedures after Phoenix-based Banner Health introduced a comprehensive surgical site infection prevention bundle, which included a focus on a surg…

Ascension restores EHR in 3 markets after hack

St. Louis-based Ascension has restored EHR access in three markets following a May 8 cyberattack.

AMA considers legal action against Change Healthcare

The American Medical Association is exploring the possibility of filing a class-action lawsuit against Change Healthcare to help physicians recoup losses from the cyberattack on the Optum subsidiary.

UVA Cancer Screening Collaborative targets vulnerable populations

University of Virginia Cancer Center is launching a partnership with seven federally qualified health centers across Virginia to increase cancer screening rates. 

Health system forms joint home-care venture with CommonSpirit

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health has partnered with Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health on home-based care.

$10M gift renames NYU Langone’s Bridgehampton location

Nicki Harris and her family have donated $10 million to New York City-based NYU Langone’s Bridgehampton location, which has been renamed J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Ambulatory Care in their honor. 

Renown Health sees operating income climb in Q1

Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health posted an operating income of $32.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, up from an operating loss of $2.1 million in the same quarter last year, according to its May 28 financial report. 

Fortune 500's top 25 healthcare companies

The 70th Fortune 500 ranks the largest corporations in the U.S. by revenue for the 2023 fiscal year.

Travel nurse pay by state

Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in May was $2,316.79, down 0.68% from the previous month, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.

Sentara's operating income up 20% in Q1

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health posted an operating income of $148.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 20% from $123.5 million posted over the same period last year, according to its May 14 financial report.