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UPMC to take more transplant patients after Penn State Health ends programs

UPMC’s division in Central Pennsylvania is actively working to transfer patients to its kidney and liver transplant programs after Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center announced it is ending those transplant services. 

Cue Health files for bankruptcy

Cue Health filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is winding down operations, according to an Investing.com report.

Virtual scribes linked to reduced EHR time at Mass General Brigham

The use of virtual scribes at Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham was linked to reduced time in the EHR for providers, researchers found.

Texas children's hospital appoints new CEO

San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare has named Rachel Goldsmith CEO of Methodist Children’s Hospital, effective June 1. 

New AdventHealth Kansas hospital taps president, CEO

Sissel Jacob has been named president and CEO of AdventHealth Lenexa (Kan.) City Center, part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, effective July 29. 

New York health system taps chief revenue cycle officer

Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services has named Ken Hogue chief revenue cycle officer, according to a post on his LinkedIn page. 

Northwestern develops unique lung transplant method for COVID, cancer patients

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine successfully performed a double lung transplant using a new technique in a 56-year-old patient who had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had additional lung damage from a COVID-19 infection.

4 CEOs share their uncommon — or unpopular — opinions

Becker’s regular series of conversations with CEOs of the nation’s health systems asks leaders questions about their respective roles and the industry.

12 health systems changing up their C-suites

Several health systems have announced changes to their leadership ranks in recent months.

Fox Chase documents 1st case of rare cancer in the rectum

Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center has documented the first case of myxoid leiomyosarcoma in the rectum.