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Trinity 'taking a stand' against UnitedHealthcare

Trinity Health of New England, part of Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health, is not budging in its negotiations with UnitedHealthcare over a new contract to replace the current deal that expires at midnight on June 30.

CVS seeks private equity funding to open new Oak Street sites: Bloomberg

CVS Health is seeking an investor to fund the expansion of Oak Street Health, Bloomberg reported May 23. 

Dr. Marc Boom confronts the new dynamics of CEO burnout

While the topic of burnout among hospital CEOs is not new, there are new dynamics in play to consider as part of the discussion. Those in the role today encounter increased pressures ranging from financial to operational.

Pharmacy Technician Society names inaugural president

The Pharmacy Technician Society, formed in November 2023 out of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, has officially named its inaugural president, according to a May 23 announcement.

Emory CEO's pivot after 'reactive' workforce shortage approach

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare has experienced workforce challenges in the last few years, like most health systems did during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayo Clinic to provide drone delivery to hospital-at-home patients

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic plans to deliver medications and supplies by drones to hospital-at-home patients.

Oregon hospital, Samaritan Health Services consider merger

Stayton, Ore.-based Santiam Hospitals and Clinics have signed a nonbinding letter of intent with Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services to merge.

Adding this 1 thing to primary care helped patients with obesity lose weight

When researchers at Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan wanted to support more primary care patients in their weight loss journeys, they didn’t just add the lucrative new Wegovy or Ozempic treatments to the mix.

Epic releases AI validation suite

EHR vendor Epic Systems released its new AI Trust and Assurance Suite May 21, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to Becker’s. 

U Missouri Health opens 160-bed birthing center, children's hospital

University of Missouri (Columbia) Health Care opened a new 160-bed children’s hospital and birthing center, the system announced May 22.