A cybersecurity expert said that the ransomware attacks on Change Healthcare and St. Louis-based Ascension has highlighted the healthcare industry’s cybersecurity weakness, CNN reported May 15.
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Ohio system governance changes cause leadership disputes
Two pastors at Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System walked out of a May 14 pastor meeting due to disagreements over the governance structure at the health system.
How Epic names its programs
Epic makes sure its product names have a “feeling” and require some thought for people to deduce the meaning, according to founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
Mayo, Mercy collaborate to harness data for improved patient care
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and St. Louis-based Mercy are working together to examine de-identified patient data in a bid to find new methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases.
Nurses call for pause on healthcare AI
Nurses around the country continue to raise their concerns about artificial intelligence use in healthcare, with the country’s biggest nursing union calling for a pause on the technology.
Walgreens to sell generic naloxone
Walgreens will sell a low-cost, over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, the company said May 15.
Uber expands healthcare offerings
Uber is rolling out a new tool called Uber Caregiver, which is designed to make transportation and medication procurement for loved ones more convenient, CNBC reported May 15.
Florida health system CEO to step down
Carlton DeVooght is stepping down as president and CEO of St. Augustine, Fla.-based UF Health St. Johns, a regional division for Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health.
Cleveland Clinic operating income up 55.7% in Q1
Cleveland Clinic posted an operating income of $50.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, up from $32.3 million posted over the same period last year, according to its May 15 finance report.
HCA's latest leadership moves
HCA Healthcare, a Nashville, Tenn.-based for-profit company with 186 hospitals and approximately 2,400 care sites in 20 states and the United Kingdom, has recently made several executive changes within its hospitals.
