Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Researcher awarded $3.8M in discrimination suit against U of Alabama at Birmingham
A former cancer research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded $3.8 million for harassment and discrimination she said she experienced while employed at the university's medical school, AL.com reported Sept. 10. -
Texas system lays off 129
Southwestern Health Resources, a 31-hospital joint venture, conducted a mass layoff affecting 129 employees on Sept. 10. -
'Just lose weight' rhetoric harms care, patients say
Although the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease state in 2013, weight stigma still persists in parts of the healthcare industry, which patients say is undermining care quality.
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Fewer than than 1% of COPD patients get post-acute pulmonary rehab: Study
A total of 0.8% of patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease follow up hospitalization with pulmonary rehabilitation treatment, according to a study published Aug. 13 in Annals of the American Thoracic Society. -
CommonSpirit taps inaugural chief physician executive officer
Thomas McGinn, MD, has been appointed senior executive vice president and chief physician executive officer of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, effective Sept. 30. -
The case for CHROs on hospital boards
The proportion of board directors with CHRO experience at Russell 3000 companies grew following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released Aug. 30. -
Hospital leaders on revving staff engagement, satisfaction
Hospitals and health systems understand fostering enthusiasm within staff pays for itself through retention of quality employees.
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Partnerships health systems are exploring 'for the first time'
Health system leaders face mounting challenges that require bold, innovative strategies to ensure long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Rising costs, workforce shortages and payer challenges are reshaping how hospitals operate, with many rethinking traditional partnerships, tackling revenue cycle complexities and exploring new M&A models. -
MD Anderson, Rice partner on research to improve cancer care operations
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University, both based in Houston, have partnered to launch a new operational research initiative aimed at improving cancer care operations with data. -
Northwell, Nuvance merger clears New York regulatory hurdle
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health's merger with Danbury, Conn.-based Nuvance Health received approval from New York State, acting through the Public Health and Health Planning Council. -
Judge approves $200K sale of Steward Arkansas hospital
Dallas-based Steward Health Care received approval from U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez to sell Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope (Ark.) to Hope-based Pafford Health Systems for $200,000 during a Sept. 12 court hearing.
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Boone Health chief medical officer to retire
Robin Blount, MD, will retire in January after nearly a decade as chief medical officer of Boone Health. -
West Penn nurses to receive 24% average raise
Nurses at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, represented by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, have approved a new labor contract with the hospital's parent organization, Allegheny Health Network. -
Children's health system inks 3-year NFL sponsorship deal
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children's Health has inked a three-year sponsorship deal with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. -
Memorial Sloan Kettering identifies new lung cancer
A team from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City identified a new, rare form of small cell lung cancer, found primarily in patients who have no history of smoking. -
Hospital keeps name after trademark lawsuit fails
A judge dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a St. Louis hospital, allowing the facility to keep its name. -
New Hampshire hospital to end paramedic intercept service
East Kingston, N.H.-based Exeter Hospital will shutter its advanced life support paramedic intercept program Sept. 20 due to financial challenges and changing care demands, The Portsmouth Herald reported Sept. 10. -
3 health systems see workforce gains in partnerships
Health system partnerships with educational institutions have helped ease the burdens of workforce shortages and allowed students to gain hands-on experience and class credit. -
6 recent COO-to-CEO transitions
COO and president were the most common backgrounds for CEOs in 2024, according to a Crist Kolder Associates report. -
UK HealthCare hires 328 nurses from new program
Lexington, Ky.-based UK HealthCare recently hired more than 300 registered nurses as part of the University of Kentucky's implementation of a new graduate recruitment program.
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