Nonprofit hospital margins hit 4.3% in April, up 33% year over year, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report” released June 3.
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6 states with no Leapfrog 'A'-rated hospitals
The number of states — plus Washington, D.C. — without an “A”-rated hospital by Leapfrog increased from three to seven in less than two years.
A Colorado system's formula for keeping workers SAFE
Chris Powell acknowledges that he does not have the answer to eliminate violence against workers in healthcare settings. As he puts it, “No matter what we do or resources or education we provide, as long as doors are open to people in crisis, there wil…
UC Davis Health to open region's 1st trauma recovery center
Starting later this summer, UC Davis Health will establish a comprehensive trauma recovery center to ensure patients who are victims of crime have access to appropriate mental health services, marking a first-of-its-kind program in Sacramento.
How Bon Secours boosts employee morale
Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health credits part of its 10% increase in employee retention to its annual recognition initiative, Called to Shine.
New Mexico hospital faces possible closure over $68M malpractice verdict
Rehoboth McKinley Medical Center in Gallup, N.M., was recently hit with a $68 million malpractice verdict and a district court judge has ordered the hospital to put up a bond of more than $100 million before it can file an appeal, Source NM reported Ma…
23 CFO moves in May
Allina Health and University of Pennsylvania Health System were among the hospitals and health systems that tapped new CFOs in May.
10 residency programs pilot new 'surgery communication' curriculum
A five-year curriculum to better prepare surgeons for communicating with patients and families about end-of-life care, surgical risks, options and treatment alternatives will be piloted in 10 residency programs across the U.S. over the next three years.
Mass General Brigham affiliate reports data breach
Belmont, Mass.-based McLean Hospital, part of Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham, reported unauthorized access to an email archive containing potentially sensitive information.
Global head of Uber Health departs
Caitlin Donovan, global head of Uber Health, is leaving the company.
