For Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System, 2023 saw transformative changes brought on by embracing a comprehensive approach to address health equity and social determinants of health.
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State approves 1st phase of New York hospital's management shift
New York health officials have approved the first phase of a plan to shift most of Ogdensburg-based Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s management to Carthage Area Hospital, CBS affiliate WWNY reported Dec. 20.
Kroger expands healthcare reach with medtech partnership
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of grocery store chain Kroger, is partnering with medtech company Soda Health to launch a new benefits program.
State clears U of Wisconsin Health in nurses' dispute: 'We don't flinch from scrutiny,' CEO says
Wisconsin officials did not substantiate complaints made by unionized nurses at UW Health, who moved outside of regular reporting processes to elevate patient safety concerns to the state amid calls for staffing changes.
FTC merger enforcement hits highest level in 20 years
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department filed 50 merger enforcement actions in fiscal year 2022 — the highest level of enforcement activity in more than 20 years.
Ohio hospital faces lawsuit for vendor breach
Salem (Ohio) Community Hospital is facing a lawsuit due to a breach at medical transcription service Perry Johnson & Associates which led some of the hospital’s patient data to be compromised, NBC-affiliate WFMJ reported Dec. 21.
The major healthcare deals of 2023
Healthcare disruptors such as Amazon, CVS Health and VillageMD spent billions in 2023 to increase their presence in the healthcare space through mergers and acquisitions.
4 key ways HHS is using AI
While HHS works to set regulations and guidelines for artificial intelligence’s use in healthcare, the agency is also putting the technology to work in its own day-to-day operations, according to a Dec. 20 Politico report.
The pebbles in hospital leaders' shoes
This year brought continued workforce issues and misperceptions about healthcare, but it also inspired health system executives to construct their goalposts for 2024.
Confluence Health taps chief medical officer
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Confluence Health has appointed James Murray, MD, permanent chief medical officer.
