State and federal quality metrics that focus on in-hospital mortality for sepsis patients may unfairly penalize safety-net hospitals, according to a study published May 31 in JAMA Network Open.
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SSM Health hospital doubles ED capacity
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Wentzville, Mo., has expanded capacity in its emergency department as the county’s population grows.
Jim Skogsbergh's frank advice on 7 CEO issues
Advocate Health co-CEO Jim Skogsbergh stepped down from the organization May 31. Before his departure, Becker’s caught up with him to capture his takeaways and advice on seven topics core to health system CEOs — in his signature straightforward style.&…
Prime Healthcare hospital taps CFO
Saint Clare’s Health, part of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare, has appointed William Rodrigues CFO, effective April 29.
The future hospital supply leader
For decades, health system supply chain executives have been focused on reducing costs, but now, they’re looking beyond price tags, according to Tom Harvieux, vice president and chief supply officer of St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare.
Mount Sinai operating income down in Q1
New York City-based Mount Sinai posted an operating income of $11.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, down from an operating income of $45.3 million over the same period last year, according to its May 30 financial report.
Novartis sues Maryland over law prohibiting restrictions on 340B drugs
Drugmaker Novartis filed a lawsuit May 29 against the state of Maryland over a new law that forbids manufacturers from “taking certain direct or indirect actions to limit or restrict the acquisition or delivery of a 340B drug.”
350 nurses will see pay cut at Ohio system
Hundreds of nurses at University Hospitals are facing a decrease in pay as the Cleveland-based health system pivots from its COVID-19 pandemic model, cleveland.com reported.
Hospital expenses drop
Hospital expenses decreased month over month in March but remained high compared to 2023 numbers, according to Kaufman Hall’s most recent “National Hospital Flash Report.”
Bon Secours Virginia hospital completes $108M expansion
Midlothian, Va.-based Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, part of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, has completed its $108 million, 55-bed renovation expansion project.
