The typical health system uses 18 different EHR vendors across affiliated providers, yet these systems often lack seamless communication capabilities, leading to challenges, Lown Institute reported Jan. 2.
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13 states with 'very high' respiratory virus levels
COVID-19 and flu admissions continue to climb across the country, with the majority of states now reporting high levels of respiratory virus activity.
Virginia hospital ups security after shooting
Chippenham Hospital, an HCA Healthcare facility in Richmond, Va., is boosting security measures following a Dec. 22 shooting that left two people injured, ABC affiliate WRIC reported.
MU Health Care acquires longtime hospital partner
Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care and Jefferson City, Mo.-based Capital Region Medical Center have completed their integration, with both health systems unified under the one brand: MU Health Care.
15 best diets for heart health, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best diet rankings Jan. 1, which includes best diets overall and best heart-healthy diets.
Health systems seeking CIOs
CIOs ensure technology is both beneficial for clinical workflows and implemented appropriately. Below is a list of hospitals and health systems searching for IT executive talent:
'We heal better in our homes': Intermountain hospital-at-home program surpasses 1K patients
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health’s hospital-level care at home program has surpassed 1,000 patients since the service began in May 2020.
Huntsville Hospital Health to acquire 134-bed hospital
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital Health System plans to acquire DeKalb Regional Medical Center, a 134-bed hospital in Fort Payne, al.com reported Jan. 2.
Illinois hospital board sets CEO's suspension time frame
The McDonough District Hospital board of directors has decided next steps following its decision to suspend Brian Dietz, president and CEO of the Macomb, Ill.-based hospital, pending an internal review, Tri States Public Radio reported.
Veradigm acquires RCM company
Veradigm, the EHR vendor formerly known as Allscripts, has acquired revenue cycle management company Koha Health.
