December 5, 2024- True Access’s patented and automated solution provides hospitals with a higher level of confidence that vendors will be accounted for, and accountable to hospital policies. The automation of vendor credentialing allows hospitals to simplify and enforce the safety aspects that come along with vendor credentialing. “By design, vendor credentialing is a byproduct … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- Winter has a way of challenging both physical and mental well-being. Between battling the cold, avoiding seasonal illnesses, and adjusting to shorter days, maintaining health can feel overwhelming, according to Dynarex. However, thoughtful habits focused on nutrition, exercise, and seasonal adjustments can make all the difference in staying well during these … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- A new KLAS report found that burnout and frustrations with electronic health records drive many nurses and physicians to consider leaving the profession. According to Becker's, the report explores the financial impact of turnover, how burnout and electronic health record experiences play a role, and shares strategies from organizations that have successfully … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- Cardinal Health announced that it has completed its acquisition of Integrated Oncology Network (ION). ION is a physician-led independent community oncology network including more than 100 providers delivering care at more than 50 practice sites across 10 states. ION supports a complete continuum of care across its member sites including medical oncology, … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- Despite a slow start to respiratory disease season, low vaccination rates may begin to threaten trends, according to CNN. Vaccination is expected to play a key role in preventing hospitalizations this respiratory season, according to the CDC. The test positivity rate for RSV is currently rising significantly faster than it is for flu or Covid-19, … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- Five Hackensack Meridian medical centers received the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, joining just 259 hospitals nationally, another received the Gold Performance Achievement Award and two others the Silver Award for 2024. The award recognizes the medical centers’ commitment and … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- Humana Inc. announced that Celeste Mellet will be appointed to succeed Susan Diamond as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 11, 2025. Diamond is stepping down after a successful 18-year career at Humana, including over three years as CFO, and will serve in an advisory role through the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. Mellet currently … [Read more...]

December 4, 2024- SMI® presented Concordance Healthcare Solutions and Rush University System for Health (RUSH) with the prestigious 2024 Tom Hughes Collaboration Award.  The announcement and presentation of the award took place at the SMI Fall 2024 Forum in Austin, TX. The SMI Tom Hughes Collaboration Award is in honor of the late Tom Hughes, SMI Executive Director from 2004 … [Read more...]

December 3, 2024- A recent survey examined some of the reasons behind a projected physician deficit. McKinsey & Company based its seventh physician survey on the responses of 631 participants. Findings include survey categories such as physician turnover rates, retention challenges, why physicians leave jobs, workload and wellbeing, flexibility, inclusion in decision … [Read more...]

November 3, 2024- Northwest Urgent Care, LLC, a Tucson, Arizona, subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc., has completed the acquisition of certain urgent care centers owned and operated by Carbon Health in Arizona. Northwest Urgent Care, LLC is part of Northwest Healthcare’s integrated healthcare network serving Tucson and its … [Read more...]