Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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HCA announces quarterly dividend
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare's board of directors authorized a $0.66 per share cash dividend to be paid on Sept. 30. -
AdventHealth Florida hospital kicks off $220M expansion
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has kicked off a $220 million expansion project at AdventHealth Daytona Beach (Fla.). -
The 38-day delay: What the wait time average says about healthcare access
The average wait time for the third next available appointment across 11 medical specialties in 23 U.S. metro areas is 38 days, starkly contrasting with the traditional 14-day benchmark.
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What CFOs look for in a successor
Operational experience is the top factor CFOs look for in identifying potential successors, according to Deloitte's "CFO Signals Survey 2Q 2024." -
2 years in: Results from Jefferson Health's nurse SEAL team
In January 2023, Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health had more than 1,000 open nursing positions. Today, there are less than 290 open RN positions across the system's 17 hospitals — progress an innovative "Nursing Seal Team" helped drive, leaders say. -
20 medical schools with most graduates practicing in rural, shortage areas
U.S. News & World Report published its annual list of best medical schools July 23, which includes rankings of schools with the most graduates practicing in rural areas and health professional shortage areas. -
Ascension hospital taps new leadership
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, Fla., part of St. Louis-based Ascension, has named new leaders.
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House criticizes PBMs for pushing patients to higher-priced drugs
An investigation by federal lawmakers found that pharmacy-benefit managers promised to control costs but have instead steered patients toward higher-priced medicines and affiliated pharmacies that reduce patient choice, The Wall Street Journal reported July 23. -
New Mexico draws in physicians with 'free to practice' campaign
New Mexico launched a "free to practice" campaign to attract more physicians to the state, Santa Fe New Mexican reported July 22. -
39 healthcare providers sue UnitedHealth over Change hack
Thirty-nine healthcare providers and the National Community Pharmacists Association are suing UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare hack, claiming they have not financially recovered from the cyberattack. -
The top heart hospital in every state
U.S. News released its 2024-2025 ranking for heart, cardiology and vascular surgery hospitals — including the top hospital in every state.
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9 former HHS, VA chiefs: Healthcare needs 'cyber dome'
America needs a "cyber dome" to protect against the increasing number of cyberattacks that are plaguing healthcare, according to nine former HHS and Veterans Affairs secretaries. -
UChicago Medicine names new CIO
UChicago Medicine has a new senior vice president and CIO. -
1 in 4 CFOs forecast funding challenges in their system: Survey
The majority of healthcare CFOs and revenue cycle leaders see an increasing need to hit cash flow targets in the next three years compared with this year, according to a recent survey. -
Sutter Health to debut world's 1st wearable ultrasound patch
This summer, Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health will deploy the world's first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device, according to a July 23 news release. -
Feds probe Medicaid fraud claims at Texas Children's
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is being investigated by state and federal officials for allegedly illegally billing Medicaid for transgender care, the Houston Chronicle reported July 22. -
VA's Oracle Health EHR 'not dependable,' senator says
U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana, chair of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs' Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, said VA pharmacy staff are struggling with Oracle Health's EHR pharmacy software functions. -
OpenAI searching for healthcare expertise
OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, is searching for healthcare expertise to add to its team. -
14 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. -
Pennsylvania hospital opens opioid-free surgery program
Pittsburgh-based UPMC Shadyside Hospital launched an opioid-free pathway for patients undergoing surgery or treatment who want alternative options for pain management, CBS News reported July 22.
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