Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles

  1. Sentara Health Plans forms lab partnership with Quest

    Alan Condon -
    Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare has partnered with Quest Diagnostics to expand access to high-quality and affordable laboratory testing for members of Sentara Health Plans.

  2. Hospitals record length of stay wins

    Paige Twenter -
    For Pooja Vyas, DO, the big question for hospitalists, case managers, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists and nurses is, "What is the reason the patient cannot go home today?"

  3. Optum to conduct layoffs in New Jersey

    Naomi Diaz -
    OptumCare, located in Basking Ridge, N.J., is planning to lay off 160 employees, as indicated by a WARN notice posted on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.

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  1. Genetic testing, AI and PET deserts: 5 cardiology study updates

    Elizabeth Gregerson -
    As cardiology research continues to expand, more institutions are studying ways to improve patient care and outcomes. 

  2. Ballad Health moves 5 leaders into new roles

    Kristin Kuchno -
    Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has made several leadership appointments within its 20-hospital system.

  3. Zantac cancer trial results in hung jury

    Alexandra Murphy -
    A Chicago jury failed to reach a verdict Sept. 18 over claims that heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer, Reuters exclusively reported. 

  4. Providence Heart Institute planning $42M renovation

    Elizabeth Gregerson -
    Renton, Wash.-based Providence is planning a $42 million renovation of the Providence Heart Institute in Spokane, which will increase its patient capacity by 15%, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Spokane Journal of Business. 

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  1. The catalyst for a 25% drop in sepsis mortality at Jefferson Health

    Erica Carbajal -
    In the healthcare quality space, clinicians must track a plethora of metrics and measures, creating an environment where it can be easy to lose focus of ongoing priorities.

  2. 34 health system revenue cycle leadership moves

    Andrew Cass -
    From the retirement of BJC HealthCare's chief revenue officer to HonorHealth's appointment of a new vice president of revenue cycle, here are 34 health system revenue cycle leadership moves Becker's has reported on in 2024:  

  3. Epic looks to ease clinician workflows

    Naomi Diaz -
    Epic is developing tools in a bid to reduce cognitive processes for clinicians. 

  4. Contempt charges against Steward CEO to go before full Senate

    Andrew Cass -
    The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted Sept. 19 to forward two resolutions regarding contempt charges against Steward Health Care chairman and CEO Ralph de la Torre, MD, to the full Senate. 

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  1. Nurse workplace violence reporting increased 1,080% with new tool

    Mariah Taylor -
    Making it easier to report workplace violence with quick-scan codes on walls and badges increased reporting by 1,080% in two months, according to a new study.

  2. Exeter Hospital to cut neurology, podiatry, pediatric dental services

    Kristin Kuchno -
    While its specialized paramedic program will operate through at least Dec. 20, Exeter (N.H.) Hospital also plans to close additional programs. 

  3. Illinois' 1st hospital-based organ donation center to open at Rush

    Kelly Gooch -
    Illinois' first hospital-based donor care center will open Sept. 19 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and the medical center confirmed to Becker's.

  4. Company resolves AI ad dispute with Texas AG

    Naomi Diaz -
    An AI company that works with health systems has reached an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to resolve allegations that it issued inaccurate and deceptive claims regarding the reliability and safety of its products.

  5. Allina Health to reduce hours for some nurses, technicians

    Kelly Gooch -
    Allina Health will reduce its elective surgery schedule and hours for registered nurse care coordinator staff at Owatonna (Minn.) Hospital, affecting nurses and surgical technicians.

  6. Tech jobs are dwindling

    Giles Bruce -
    Technology workers no longer have their pick of employment offers or perks as tech jobs are waning, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 19.

  7. The 'long-term vision' of AI at Mass General Brigham

    Giles Bruce -
    Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has been among the earliest, and most aggressive, adopters of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

  8. Hospital-at-home, telehealth extension advances in Congress

    Giles Bruce -
    A U.S. House committee unanimously passed a bill Sept. 18 that would extend the hospital-at-home program and telehealth flexibilities.

  9. Most frequent CMS citations in 2024

    Paige Twenter -
    Similar to 2023, hospitals are most frequently cited for deficiencies in patient rights, according to CMS data obtained by Becker's. 

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