Systems news and information

Dr. Julie Freischlag was named vice chancellor for human health sciences at UC Davis and dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine.
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Four months after dropping a deal with a different suitor because of regulatory hurdles, Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy health system plans to transfer its Hot Springs, Ark., hospital and physician clinic to Catholic Health Initiatives.
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In a series of leadership changes prompted by HCA CEO Richard Bracken's retirement at the end of this year, William Rutherford will become CFO and executive VP. Rutherford, 49, joined Nashville-based HCA in 1986 as a staff auditor and has served in a variety of roles, most recently as...
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CaroMont Health in Gastonia, N.C., is suing the company that used to staff its hospitalist medicine program, alleging breach of contract and unfair and deceptive labor practices.
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St. Joseph's Healthcare System in Paterson, N.J., has named Jane Tsui-Wu CIO and VP of information technology.
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Chief information officers aren't running their healthcare organizations, but maybe they should, says Jamie Heywood, chairman and co-founder of PatientsLikeMe.
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UnityPoint Health, until recently known as Iowa Health, is making its biggest reach so far outside of its home state.
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Community Health Systems expects to close its acquisition of Health Management Associates on schedule despite actions on two fronts that could extend the review period for the merger.
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A group of large employers including retail giants Wal-Mart Stores and Lowe's Cos. announced they will offer their employees coverage for hip and knee implant procedures with no cost-sharing if they receive the procedures at one of four previously selected hospital systems.
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John Holland will join LHP Hospital Group as CEO on Oct. 24, succeeding Dan Moen.
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