Since Nov. 10, Becker’s has reported on health systems in Minnesota, Missouri, Idaho, Florida and Pittsburgh, launching new virtual care platforms.
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Healthcare's year of 5G
In 2023, large health systems, such as Cleveland Clinic and Boston Children’s, accelerated their adoption of 5G technology.
Healthcare CEO faces 40-count indictment, charges of embezzlement
The former CEO of Apache Behavioral Health Services in Whiteriver and Cibecue, Ariz., has been charged in a scheme to defraud millions of dollars from the federally funded tribal healthcare provider.
UNC Health Caldwell's medical chief appointed CEO
President and CEO of Lenoir, N.C.-based UNC Health Caldwell Laura Easton is retiring after 28 years of service and the health system’s chief medical officer will succeed her.
Physician practices losing nearly $250K annually: Survey
A new American Medical Group Association survey has revealed over $249,000 in median loss per physician for system-affiliated groups, with revenue gains now falling behind a continued increase in operating expenses.
10 hospitals, health systems seeking CFOs
Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that recently posted job listings seeking CFOs.
CFOs optimistic about US economy in 2024
CFOs were slightly more optimistic about the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter, with many expecting price growth at their organizations to remain above pre-COVID levels in 2024, according to results of The CFO Survey, a collaboration of Duke Universit…
Why Methodist Le Bonheur is installing Epic EHR, Workday at once
Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare revealed plans in January to consolidate nine systems into one Epic EHR across its network, and plans to go live in October 2024. The health system is also transitioning to Workday in June next year, a big …
ChristianaCare resolves $47M C-suite whistleblower case
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare is paying $47.1 million to resolve an over six-year-old kickback lawsuit filed by the health system’s former chief compliance officer, Ronald Sherman, according to a Dec. 21 press release from Walden Macht and Haran, t…
COVID variant JN.1 dominates US
First detected in September, the latest COVID-19 variant to emerge, JN.1, has rapidly spread and now accounts for 44.1% of cases in the U.S., according to CDC data.
