Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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Why Tufts Medicine ended its hospital-at-home program
Boston-based Tufts Medicine indefinitely paused its hospital-at-home program because of the health system's "constrained financial environment," a spokesperson told Becker's. -
California city approves $1.2B HCA hospital expansion
The San Jose (Calif.) City Council has approved the $1.2 billion expansion of Good Samaritan Hospital, owned by Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, San Jose Spotlight reported Nov. 19. -
Mount Sinai opens new AI center
New York City-based Mount Sinai has opened a new center dedicated to AI.
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Most expensive EHRs, ranked
EHRs are among the largest investments health systems will ever make. -
McLaren acquires 10 primary care clinics
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has acquired Park Medical Centers, which operates 10 clinics in the Detroit metro area. -
Trinity Health back in the black in Q1
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health posted an operating income of $36.7 million (0.6% operating margin) in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, up from an operating loss of $58.6 million (-1% margin) over the same period last year, according to its Nov. 22 financial report. -
3,000 physicians across 3 Philadelphia systems to vote on joining union
More than 3,000 resident physicians and fellows from three Philadelphia-based systems will consider a plan to unionize, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Nov. 21.
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GLP-2s, explained
GLP-1s and GLP-2s, or glucagon-like peptides, are both secreted from gut endocrine cells and promote nutrient absorption. As medications, they differ vastly. -
CoxHealth names new marketing chief
Kyle Brown has been named vice president of marketing and communications at Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth. -
North Carolina system names new president
Michael Tart has been named president of Cape Fear Valley Harnett Healthcare, which is part of Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health. -
The state of the health system CIO role: 12 notes
Health system CIOs are adapting to the demands of a rapidly digitizing healthcare landscape, with 71% holding the traditional CIO title and 20% transitioning to the broader designation of chief digital and information officer, according to WittKieffer's findings.
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NP staffing models: A double-edged sword for hospitals
Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may leave many NPs unprepared for practice, posing potential patient safety risks, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Nov. 22. -
Albany Med files federal trademark lawsuit against nurses union
Albany (N.Y.) Med Health System has filed a federal lawsuit against the New York State Nurses Association, alleging improper use of its trademark and domain name, according to court documents accessed by Becker's. -
6 recent private equity RCM moves
From two firms clsoing a deal to take R1 RCM private to Arsenal Capital Partners signing an agreement to acquire Knowtion Health, here are six private equity-related revenue cycle management company moves that Becker's has reported since Aug. 1: -
Franciscan Health to convert hospital to behavioral health facility
Franciscan Health Dyer (Ind.) will transition to a campus dedicated to behavioral health services by late 2027, according to an Nov. 22 news release from the Mishawaka, Ind.-based system. -
Former New York pharmacy owner sentenced for role in $11.5M Medicaid fraud scheme
Aftab Hussain, a former New York pharmacy owner, has been sentenced to two to six years in prison for his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme that defrauded the state of more than $11.5 million. -
Memorial restructures executive roles: 4 things to know
Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System has made various changes to leadership and administrative teams as part of restructuring efforts, corporate spokesperson Jennifer Smith confirmed to Becker's. -
Anxiety medication recalled for 'life-threatening' labeling error
Endo USA has expanded its voluntary recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets due to a mislabeling issue that could lead to patients accidentally ingesting the wrong dosage. -
FDA looks to improve communication on high-risk medical device recalls
The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health announced a pilot program designed to improve the timeliness of communications regarding high-risk medical device recalls. -
39 recent hospital, health system executive moves
The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker's this year:
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