Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Mercy taps president in Oklahoma
Bennett Geister is the new president of Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City Communities. -
Where employers struggle most, least with hiring
Employers in Alaska struggle the most with hiring, and employers in California struggle the least, according to an analysis released April 17 by WalletHub. -
Eli Lilly to seek label expansion for Mounjaro, Zepbound
After achieving promising outcomes for patients with sleep apnea, Eli Lilly said April 17 it plans to seek a wider FDA approval for Mounjaro and Zepbound.
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20 large health systems ranked by reputation score
A new ranking shows where the largest U.S. health systems fall based on reputation score, which evaluates both solicited and unsolicited feedback from patients to determine a provider's standing. -
Tenet taps CFO of Massachusetts market
Jeffrey Thomas has been named CFO of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare's Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., and Tenet's Massachusetts market. -
BayCare taps VP of home, post-acute care
Jimmy Baumgartner has been named vice president of home care and post acute services at BayCare. His appointment is effective immediately, the Clearwater, Fla.-based system said April 17. -
Massachusetts governor to hold meetings on Steward finances
Starting April 18, a series of regional meetings will be held by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's administration with hospitals and community health centers to discuss Dallas-based Steward Health Care's ongoing financial difficulties at its Massachusetts hospitals.
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30 systems sign on to new effort to advance age-friendly care
Thirty health systems are participating in a new collaborative through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement that aims to accelerate the adoption of age-friendly care for older adults. -
The nation's 15 biggest pharmacies
With $159.4 billion, CVS Health accounts for a fourth of the U.S. pharmacy industry, according to 2023 prescription dispensing revenue data compiled by Drug Channels. -
Alabama hospital wellness center to close
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital is closing its wellness center at the Medical Mall in Huntsville on July 1. -
US healthcare workers walk off the job: 8 strikes in 2024
Last year was marked by labor actions across the U.S. From coast to coast, healthcare workers participated in strikes, citing concerns about issues such as pay, staffing and recruitment, and such actions have continued into 2024.
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Pennsylvania hospital to reopen obstetrical unit
WVU Medicine Uniontown (Pa.) Hospital has received funding for medical equipment needed to reopen its obstetrical unit. -
Adults may need whooping cough booster as cases rise: CDC
In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. While some regional outbreaks are expected each year, health officials are underscoring the importance of boosters in adults to protect infants from severe illness, NBC News reported April 17. -
HHS secretary: Rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told a Senate panel that rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, The Hill reported April 16. -
Hackers start selling Change Healthcare data
Hackers have reportedly begun to sell patient data and business agreements they claim were stolen in the Change Healthcare cyberattack. -
Cedars-Sinai's tech venture arm generates $1B in revenue
Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures has generated more than $1 billion in revenue for the Los Angeles-based health system in the past five years by developing and investing in health tech startups. -
White House unveils new strategy to prevent future pandemics
The Biden administration launched a new global health security strategy April 16 to prepare for future outbreaks, pandemics or biological threats. -
CIOs' top 15 focus areas
Improving cybersecurity and IT operations are the top focus areas of CIOs, CIO reported April 15. -
Elon Musk's Neuralink selects study site
Elon Musk's neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has selected Phoenix-based Barrow Neurological Institute as the inaugural site for conducting its Neuralink PRIME Study. -
Cancer rates in younger adults: 4 trends to know
A growing body of research shows cancer rates are on the rise in adults younger than 50. In response, many oncologists have pointed to the need for more awareness across the healthcare continuum, stronger care coordination on the primary care side to ensure early detection and treatment, and continued research investments to pinpoint what's behind rising rates.
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