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Which health systems have chief AI officers?

As artificial intelligence continues to expand in healthcare, organizations are creating dedicated leadership roles to oversee its implementation.

Group gets federal approval to accredit PA, NP postgraduate programs

The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers has earned approval from the Education Department to accredit postgraduate physician associate and joint nurse practitioner/PA training programs. 

Desert Healthcare District steps toward 30-year hospital lease with Tenet

The board for Desert Healthcare District and Foundation voted May 28 to move forward with Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s proposal for a 30-year lease for the 387-bed Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., the Desert Sun reported.

Kentucky health system to acquire 7th hospital

Bowling Green, Ky.-based Med Center Health will acquire Logan Memorial Hospital, effective July 1, the health system said in a May 29 news release.

New tool tracks GLP-1 shortages + 6 other weight loss drug updates

New York City-based online, direct-to-consumer healthcare company Ro has launched a tool to report and track GLP-1 drug shortages across the U.S., it announced May 29.

Mornings with health system CEOs

A morning routine is specific to each individual and can help them prepare for the day ahead. For a health system CEO, that might look like waking up at 4 a.m., hitting the gym, catching up on the latest healthcare industry news, and having a big cup o…

Ohio system CEO to retire; new leader named

Rick Haines, president and CEO of Canton, Ohio-based Aultman Health Foundation, has shared plans to retire after 43 years of service, effective July 1.

Missouri women's hospital ER to permanently close

University of Missouri Health Care Women’s Hospital in Columbia, Mo., has shared plans to permanently close its emergency room on June 10. 

Nurses petition Baystate management over staffing, patient care

Members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association delivered a petition May 29 to management at Westfield-based Baystate Noble Hospital amid contract negotiations.

CommonSpirit inks naming rights to Broncos facility

The Denver Broncos training facility has been renamed to reflect Chicago-based CommonSpirit’s brand.