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Health systems increasingly creating custom Epic apps

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 2:48 PM
Description

As health systems continue to navigate the complexities of patient care, many are turning to custom-built applications within their Epic EHR systems to address specific needs. 

Cross-market hospital M&A: Key issues and questions

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 2:35 PM
Description

For the past few decades, health systems have struggled to find ways to boost revenue amid growing financial stress. The pressure on hospitals has steadily built up over the years, especially in wake of the pandemic. The answer for many is to merge. 

UMPC, VA expand program to improve care coordination

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 12:33 PM
Description

Pittsburgh-based UPMC and the Department of Veterans Affairs  Veterans Integrated Service Network No. 4, or VA Healthcare–VISN 4, are expanding a nurse liaison program that improves health outcomes and care for veterans.

Hawaii hospital locks out nurses after strike

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:49 AM
Description

Honolulu-based Hawaii Pacific Health's Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children has imposed a lockout of nurses represented by the Hawaii Nurses Association after the group's one-day strike Sept. 13, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reported.

City of Hope receives $150M for pancreatic cancer research

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:43 AM
Description

Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope has received a $150 million gift to fund pancreatic cancer research, the single largest gift in the health system's history, from philanthropists A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. and Tessa Stephenson Brand.

7 health systems selling lab assets

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:39 AM
Description

Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics are snapping up lab assets from several health systems. Here are seven deals that Becker's has reported in 2024: