Leaders at Derby and Burton hospitals say ‘little green shoots’ are emerging after immense pressure pushed the health service to breaking point. However, officials are clear that there is still a serious battle to be fought to get services back to where they need to be, before the pandemic-induced crisis. There was also a warning […]
March 1, 2022 – Lee Health is pleased to announce the newly elected members of its Board of Directors for 2022. Donna Clarke was elected Board Chair for 2022. She previously served as Board Vice Chair and Board Treasurer. She is a former Florida State Representative and served as an adjunct professor at the State […]
Health system recognized for its stability February 21, 2022 – North Broward Hospital District’s long-term rating has been raised to “A-“. Additionally, its S&P Global Ratings outlook remains stable for the district that does business as Broward Health. According to an S&P Global Ratings report published on February 8, 2022, “The higher rating reflects our […]
February 1, 2022 – GIA Miami, a mental health treatment facility, announced the appointment of Terry Shapiro as its new Executive Vice President and Partner, effective February 1, 2022. In this new role, Shapiro will oversee Partner Relations communities in the United States and abroad and help grow the GIA Miami and Vita Recovery service […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TO Europethe award-winning provider of video collaboration systems, announces a partnership with Hospital Services Limited (HSL), a leading specialist service provider of medical supplies and surgical equipment, to provide innovative telehealth solutions that will improve patient care patients. One of AVer’s main areas of focus in the UK, Ireland and across the EU is […]
By Barbara R. Fallon Q. Is there a doctor in the house? A. Most likely, especially if doctors and community health centers take telehealth to the next level with WITHmyDOC. WITHmyDOC is a digital healthcare company that virtually connects patients to their care teams, providing real-time data to monitor symptom and disease progression. Founded in […]
The board of directors selects the national research firm December 15, 2021 – Health network, a federally accredited health center (FQHC) that works to ensure that primary medical care is available to everyone in our community, Dr. Emily Ptaszek, President and CEO, informed the council today of his decision to step down from his post, […]
December 7, 2021 – AutoNation Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest and most admired auto retailer, has donated $ 1 million to the Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI) “Growing stronger together” fundraising campaign. The donation will name the Fort Lauderdale-based company’s first-floor lobby in a self-contained, comprehensive cancer center to be built on the Memorial Hospital West […]
When the coronavirus first posed a threat to the health and finances of Americans, Tiffany Moore of Forest Park first turned to an installment lender hoping for financial relief. The good news: She was approved for a $9,500 loan to compensate a tenant in her property who couldn’t pay rent. The bad news: an interest […]
November 24, 2021 – Tom Hathaway, MPA, has been promoted to vice president of operations, Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group employing more than 160 physicians providing services in Broward and Palm Beach counties. In his new role, Hathaway is responsible for executing the medical group’s strategic growth initiatives, including patient access, network […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Edward McCauley, president and CEO of United Hospital Services (UHS), located here, reports that he has promoted Jason Hartsell to vice president of operations and Lifang Zhu to vice president of finance. “As UHS continues to grow, we are pleased to have such skilled people to fill the roles of these two important […]
The National Credit Union Board of Directors approved a final rule which will allow credit union service organizations to engage in any type of lending authorized for federal credit unions. Currently, CUSOs – companies owned by credit unions to provide financial or operational services to institutions or their members – are only authorized to offer […]
Communication professionals understand the importance of using the right words, and the backlash or loss of business that can result from using the wrong ones. Here, three hospital marketers share tips on what language to use and avoid in healthcare marketing campaigns. Editor’s Note: Answers have been edited slightly for clarity and style. Susan Milford, […]
NEW YORK, August 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Millions of working Americans are caught in the vicious cycle of debt due to their addiction to payday loans and paying expensive overdraft fees to pay their bills on time and make ends meet. However, according to new research from the Aite-Novarica Group, having access to your paycheck […]
Aesthetics are a key component of any healthcare system marketing campaign, as visual imagery elicits emotions and memories that the public will associate with the system. Below, five health system marketing managers give their advice on strategic aesthetic choices for campaigns. Editor’s Note: Answers have been edited slightly for clarity and style. Laura Young. Director […]
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Equally large cost variations were found for a colonoscopy, which ranged from $ 1,775 to $ 5,509, and for cesarean deliveries, which ranged from $ 5,058 to $ 31,000, according to the study. The cost comparisons were part of an analysis of hospital costs in North Dakota presented to the North Dakota Legislature, which studies […]
The digital transformation of healthcare has a significant effect on the marketing departments of hospitals. Large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, hospital marketing teams are reinventing themselves with “precision marketing”. Using social media, web technologies, and data analytics, healthcare marketing professionals can engage current patients, future patients, and the wider community like never before. “Just […]