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UChicago Medicine reports employee email breach

An unauthorized user or users accessed the email accounts of a “small number” of University of Chicago Medicine employees, potentially compromising patient health information. 

The link between proximity to cancer centers and stage of disease: New findings

Patients who live farther away from a designated comprehensive cancer center may be more likely to receive a late-stage diagnosis, according to an analysis of medical records from researchers at Baltimore-based John Hopkins Medicine.

The real cost of cancer: 49% of patients carry $5K+ in medical debt

Rising drug prices and inflationary effects have escalated the price tag of a cancer diagnosis for both hospitals and patients. Now, 47% of cancer patients accumulate debt as a result of their medical needs, The Wall Street Journal reported May 28.&nbs…

Veradigm to explore potential sale

Veradigm, formerly known as Allscripts, said it is exploring a potential sale, acquisition or a strategic business combination. 

Advocate Health Q1 operating income grows to $103.7M

Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health reported $103.7 million in first-quarter operating income, compared to $10.4 million during the same period in 2023, according to financial documents published May 28.

Iowa hospital CEO to retire

Michele Schoonover will retire June 7 as CEO of Vinton, Iowa-based Virginia Gay Hospitals and Clinics, according to an article published on communitynewspapergroup.com.

Ex-Erlanger executives allege kickbacks in whistleblower lawsuit

Two former high-ranking employees have filed a False Claims Act complaint against Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System.

Tampa General taps SVP of finance

Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital has named Lijah Lokenauth senior vice president of finance, according to a May 28 post on his LinkedIn page. 

Utah system breaks ground on $50M innovation hub

Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health has begun construction on a $50 million innovation facility. 

Oklahoma system expands virtual care access

Tulsa, Okla.-based OSU Medicine is giving more facilities access to its virtual care programs.