Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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MultiPlan faces another price-fixing lawsuit
Data analytics firm MultiPlan is facing another lawsuit alleging that it conspired with major payers to underpay providers by tens of billions annually. -
Tennessee solidifies hospital visitor rights
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that outlines visitation rights for hospital patients, ABC affiliate WKRN reported April 29. -
Ascension names new CFO
St. Louis-based Ascension named Saurabh Tripathi executive vice president and CFO April 29 to succeed Liz Foshage, who is retiring in September.
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Why Ardent isn't focusing on 'technology just for technology's sake'
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services' chief digital information officer is focusing on three key pillars in 2024: cybersecurity, enhancing consumer experience and fostering purpose-driven initiatives. -
Vermont hospital taps CFO
Newport, Vt.-based North County Hospital has named Fred Schaffner CFO, according to an April 27 post on his LinkedIn page. -
RWJBarnabas Health goes live with Epic Hyperdrive
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health went live on Epic Hyperdrive. -
Cedars-Sinai creates patient-facing AI app
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has created a generative artificial intelligence app, CS Connect, that can interact with patients and ask them questions, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported April 29.
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Kansas health system names CEO
Amberwell Health, based in Atchison, Kan., has selected Jared Abel as its next CEO. -
Nonprofit hospitals' CEO retention tactics: Lown
As healthcare CEO compensation continues to rise, nonprofit hospitals are turning to alternative methods to remain competitive, according to an April 24 blog post from the Lown Institute. -
AdventHealth's strategy to lower staff turnover
Terry Shaw, president and CEO of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, has been focused on replenishing the system's workforce and leadership pipeline over the last few years. -
AdventHealth Florida hospital opens $26M expanded patient floor
AdventHealth Apopka (Fla.), part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, opened a new $26.3 million patient floor on April 29 that increases the hospital's bed count to 158.
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4 cosmetic procedures linked to infectious outbreaks
The number of complaints from patients who are harmed by complications when undergoing cosmetic procedures has increased in recent years. Complaints have ranged from harm done to patients to infectious disease outbreaks. -
CVS, Cigna's Evernorth lean into Humira biosimilars
As some formularies begin to favor biosimilars, CVS Health and Cigna Group's Evernorth are veering further into the biosimilar business, The Wall Street Journal reported April 29. -
Idaho system reports jump in medical flights for emergency abortions
Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke's Health System has seen a steep increase in the number of patients requiring medical flights out of state for emergency abortions this year, NPR reported April 26. -
Why Ascension partners with Oracle
St. Louis-based Ascension is working with Oracle to build a technology platform to manage capacity, workforce issues and supply chain all in one place, the Nashville Business Journal reported. -
Hacker infiltrates emails of 23 employees at California health system
A hacker gained the login credentials of 23 employees of a Los Angeles-based health system during a recent phishing attack. -
Pennsylvania system makes 4 leadership changes amid 'resurgence of optimism'
West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health has promoted various executives to strengthen its leadership team and operations as it continues to improve the system's financial performance. -
11 hospital closures in 2024
Many hospitals and emergency departments have been forced to close in 2024 due to circumstances like high costs and shifts in care needs. -
Hospitals grapple with radiologist shortage
Increased reliance on imaging for diagnosis and efficient patient care mixed with higher volumes of patients has left hospitals scrambling to meet demand with the few radiologists they have. -
Patient inquiries at forefront of healthcare AI adoption
Answering patient inquiries is the predominant application of large language model technology within the healthcare industry, a April 23 survey from AI healthcare company John Snow Labs found.
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