Today's Top 20 Healthcare News Articles
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US economy grew 2.8% in Q2, healthcare leading service contributor
The U.S. economy saw a 2.8% increase in gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a spike in consumer spending, nonresidential fixed investment and private inventory investment. -
New York hospital breaks ground on $220M critical care tower
Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., broke ground on construction of a $220 million, five-story critical care tower on July 24. All trauma intensive care services will relocate to the new tower in 2026 when the project is slated to be completed. -
Children's Hospital logo to debut on NFL jersey
Aurora-based Children's Hospital Colorado has expanded its partnership with the Denver Broncos.
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HHS reorganizes IT functions, seeks CTO
HHS is revising accountabilities and responsibility related to its IT functions, according to a July 25 news release. -
1 health system's path to Epic EHR excellence
Parkview Health's push to position itself at the forefront of EHR innovation involves not only keeping pace with standard EHR upgrades but embracing Epic's early adoption programs. -
3 Hampton VA leaders out after federal investigation
The director, chief of staff and chief of surgery at the Hampton (Va.) VA Medical Center are being replaced after the Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Inspector General released a report detailing "widespread failures" related to surgical services and quality management processes. -
Ochsner Health launches $10M innovation fund
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health's venture capital arm, Ochsner Ventures, is launching a $10 million innovation fund aimed at investing in early-stage and health-related companies based in Louisiana.
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How physicians can show 'digital empathy' in MyChart messages
It's easy for physicians to show empathy with nonverbal cues during in-person or even video visits. But how can clinicians illustrate how much they care during asynchronous message exchanges? -
Why Northwell, Mayo are investing in a robotics startup
Mayo Clinic and Northwell Health are investing in a robotics startup that the health systems' leaders say can "radically change" the industry. -
HCA, Tenet profits spike in Q2: 10 things to know
HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare, two of the largest for-profit health systems in the U.S., reported higher net incomes in the second quarter of this year than in the same period of 2023. -
Which Kaiser, UCSF patients are using telehealth more
While telehealth use has largely leveled off since the COVID-19 pandemic, one group of patients at Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health has increasingly taken advantage of the technology.
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Tech-driven 'autonomous healthcare delivery' nears
Over the next decade, clinical and IT leaders see healthcare delivery becoming more personalized, patient-driven and focused on wellness. -
Amazon Web Services, GE HealthCare to build healthcare AI tools
GE HealthCare and Amazon Web Services are partnering to develop advanced generative artificial intelligence models and tools aimed at efficiently analyzing complex medical data. -
Bon Secours taps VP of nursing for new hospital
Bon Secours Hampton Roads has appointed Kristen McSorley, DNP, RN, vice president of its Harbour View Medical Center, set to open in Suffolk, Va., in 2025. -
North Korean cyber group intensifies focus on healthcare
APT45, a North Korean cyber operator, has continued to target the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, a July 25 report from cybersecurity firm Mandiant found. -
New York-Presbyterian hospital to close rehabilitation unit
New York (City)-Presbyterian is seeking approval from the state Department of Health to close the 16-bed rehabilitation unit at New York City-based Columbia University Irving Medical Center and transition it to in-patient beds. -
HCA's latest leadership moves
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has recently made several executive changes within its hospitals. -
Medical Properties Trust sells Arizona hospital, 7 EDs for $160M to CommonSpirit subsidiary
Birmingham, Ala.-based Medical Properties Trust, one of the world's largest healthcare real estate owners, has completed the $160 million sale of a hospital and seven freestanding emergency department facilities to San Francisco-based Dignity Health, part of Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health. -
Hospital CEO exits dip 19.5%
Hospitals have reported 66 CEO exits in the first six months of 2024, down 19.5% from the 82 exits reported through the same period last year. -
115 CFO moves in 2024
The following hospital and health system CFO moves have been shared with or reported by Becker's this year:
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