From hospital construction projects to advancing research, here are how seven health systems are spending donation funds, as reported by Becker’s since May 6:
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3 small changes net big results for discharges at Bon Secours Richmond Health
Many hospitals struggle to discharge patients into post-acute care in a timely manner, but at Bon Secours Richmond (Va.) Health, three small operational changes dropped their mean length of stay from 2.21 to 1.95 days.
City of Hope taps Rush CNO as chief operating officer
Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope has appointed Angelique Richard, PhD, RN, to the role of chief operating officer. She will step into the position June 10.
5 revenue cycle executive moves in May
Here are five health system revenue cycle executive moves Becker’s reported in May:
Tower Health inks $142M financing deal to aid financial turnaround
Wes Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has secured more than $142 million through a debt refinancing deal with bondholders, nearly doubling its days of cash on hand to almost 60 days, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Illinois hospital reopens some services after flooding
Eldorado, Ill.-based Ferrell Hospital is resuming some outpatient services after flooding forced the facility to shut down.
Community Health Network plans $335M hospital with ASC
Indianapolis-based Community Health Network plans to build a $335 million hospital in Westfield, Ind.
Medline recalls 1.5M bed rails after 2 deaths
Medline has recalled two models of its Bed Assist Bars portable bed rails after receiving reports of two patient deaths, the company said May 30.
OSF HealthCare hospital president to resign, head to HCA
Ned Hill, president of Danville, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center, part of Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare, has shared plans to resign July 1.
US maternal mortality rates exceed most other high-income countries
Childbirth and pregnancy are statistically more dangerous for women in the U.S. than in many high-income nations, especially for Black women, according to a report published June 4 by the Commonwealth Fund.
