Naomi Diaz

Epic has rolled out MyChart Central, a new tool that allows patients to use one login to access health records from multiple participating providers. The platform serves as a hub for patients, offering one sign-in to manage care across organizations and providing centralized access to their MyChart portal accounts. “People…

Nurse scientists are a rare but growing role in hospitals that address not just research, but operational and patient care pain points. Nurse scientists, also referred to as nurse researchers, are nurses who have pursued a PhD and conduct research. Most commonly found in academia, nurse scientists often apply for…

Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health is moving closer to acquiring majority ownership of Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health, with the deal expected to close this fall. The proposed expansion cleared several regulatory hurdles in August, receiving approvals from the Joint Bond Review Committee, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and both systems’ boards.…

Valparaiso, Ind.-based Northwest Health-Porter has named Lauren Trumbo CFO, according to a Sept. 4 post on its LinkedIn page. Ms. Trumbo comes to the hospital from Gary, Ind.-based Methodist Hospitals, where she served as system CFO and vice president of finance, according to her LinkedIn page.   Northwest Health is part…

From insurance “misalignment” to patient hostility, spine surgeons discuss the surprising aspects that came up in their work since 2020. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What’s something in your practice that has surprised you the most in the last five years? Jeffrey Carlson MD. Coastal Virginia…

Alejandro Badia, MD, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Miami-based OrthoNOW, partnered with Redwood Growth Partners, according to a Sept. 3 news release. The partnership with the investment and advisory firm will accelerate OrthoNOW’s growth toward a network of more than 10 clinics. OrthoNOW was founded 14 years ago and is one of…

Endoscopic spine’s growth will depend on a forward-thinking mindset among surgeons and pushing new boundaries, Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, said. Dr. Zhou, associate program director of the neurosurgical residency at Cleveland-based University Hospitals, discussed what’s ahead for an upcoming episode of the “Becker’s Spine and Orthopedic Podcast.”  Note: This is…

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Sept. 4 to explain his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda and defend sweeping changes to the CDC, vaccine policy and other federal health programs.  Here are three of the central takeaways from the nearly three-hour hearing.  1.…

Whenever Annette Walker, president of Irvine, Calif.-based City of Hope Orange County, has entered a hospital’s spiritual care center, typically she sees one of two things. “Either they look like a white conference room and they’re so neutral that they don’t offend anybody, but they also don’t inspire anybody,” she…

Ruchita Sharma has been named chief human resources officer of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, according to an Aug. 29 LinkedIn post. In her new role, Ms. Sharma will lead the hospital’s talent strategy, and will help align its people strategy with innovation, long-term value creation and business…