Cybersecurity law’s expiration could harm hospitals: Former FBI leader

The expiration of a 2015 federal cybersecurity law could put hospitals and health systems at risk for more cyberattacks, a former FBI leader wrote in Fortune. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 has enabled rapid threat intelligence sharing between government and businesses, including thousands this year alone, preventing “countless”…

Capital spending gap widens between large, small hospitals

Large hospitals spent more on capital projects last year to stay competitive while small hospitals tightened their budgets, according to Moody’s. The ratings firm tracked financial data for 209 hospitals across the U.S., finding the gap in capital spending grew between the largest and smallest hospitals last year. Below are…

Federal plan targets real-world data for health research: Report

The federal government is looking to expand the use of real-world data in health research and regulation, according to a draft strategy report obtained by Politico. Here are six things to know about the draft strategy report: The draft report, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, outlines…

7 drugs in shortage

Here are seven new drug shortages and discontinuations, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Amphotericin B injection: Leadiant Biosciences has discontinued manufacturing all presentations of its amphotericin B injection, an anti-infective used to treat serious fungal infections. The discontinued strengths are…

Northern Light hospital president to step down

Charlie Therrien, president of Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, will step down Oct. 5. Mr. Therrien also serves as senior vice president of Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health and president of the Northern Light Health Foundation, according to an Aug. 13 health system news release. He has been…

‘The urgency is real’: Oregon hospital taps interim CEO, CFO to lead turnaround

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Ore., is undergoing major leadership and financial restructuring as it aims to recover from a $24 million loss in its most recent fiscal year, which ended June 30. The Bay Area Hospital board of directors appointed Kelly Morgan as interim president and CEO, effective…

Tennessee health system pilots AI program to cut hospital stays

Jackson, Tenn.-based West Tennessee Healthcare is piloting an AI tool at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital to help case managers shorten hospital stays. Dragonfly Navigate, developed by Xsolis, analyzes real-time patient data to predict discharge readiness and appropriate post-hospital placement, such as home, skilled nursing or long-term care. West Tennessee Healthcare…

CommonSpirit names regional president

Matt Brown was appointed president of CommonSpirit Health’s south region, according to an Aug. 15 news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Brown will lead an $8 billion healthcare market spanning Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. “[Mr.] Brown’s appointment follows a highly successful interim period and underscores his proven…

5 hospitals seeking CEOs

Here are five hospitals that recently posted job listings seeking CEOs. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker websites and will be updated routinely. The page was last updated on Aug. 18. 1. DeTar Healthcare System (Victoria, Texas) 2. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Richmond…

Moffitt CEO: Start with one — cultivating mission-driven leadership in healthcare

A mission-focused culture begins at the top As a young fellow starting out at the National Cancer Institute, I often found myself struggling under the weight of uncertainty and worry. I worried about whether I was making the right calls in my research, whether I was missing something critical or…

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