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Jeffrey Ferranti, MD, chief digital officer of Duke University Health System, was awakened in the early morning hours of July 19 with a text that […]

King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services posted a net income of $289.2 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 68.8% increase from the […]

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems reported an operating income of $238 million (7.6% margin) in the second quarter, down slightly from $246 million (7.9% margin) […]

Idaho and a group of GOP-led states won’t be allowed to join the state of Washington’s lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) mifepristone […]

The American Hospital Association has recognized Boston Medical Center as the 2024 recipient of its Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service.

Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has named Patrick McCormick senior vice president for hospital transformation, effective Sept. 3. He is currently vice president for oncology services […]

The new wave of dynamic, driven and visionary healthcare leaders is working to make patient care more accessible, more affordable and more streamlined. These professionals, […]

Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) is waiting for multiple big-time transactions to come to fruition by year end. In the meantime, it continues to grow its […]

All of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s Massachusetts hospitals have received some form of a bid, a spokesperson for Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey confirmed with Becker’s.

Optum Health has named Lindsay Jubelt as its new chief clinical officer.

The Stop Corporate Capture Act would codify the Chevron doctrine, which required federal courts give deference to agencies’ reasonable interpretation of ambiguous statutes.

The economy is the top external risk worrying CFOs, according to Deloitte’s “CFO Signals Survey 2Q 2024.”

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is launching its own internal content studio that will partner with established and emerging filmmakers in a bid to […]

Optum is closing clinics in multiple states and laying off 524 employees across California.

Gary Paxson is resigning as president and CEO of Batesville, Ark.-based White River Health to pursue another career opportunity. 

It’s been a financially challenging last few years for Burlington, Mass.-based Tufts Medicine, but the health system remains dedicated to providing strong patient care and […]

Minneapolis-based Hennepin County Medical Center is beginning to embark on a $1 billion construction project of an in-patient hospital tower, the Star Tribune reported July […]

Seniors who have difficulty leaving their homes or accessing traditional medical facilities have a new option for health care: mobile, medical home care visits from […]

Iowa’s law that bans abortion before most women know they are pregnant is set to take effect Monday, after a judge formally dissolved the injunction […]

Jeff Shuren, MD, the FDA’s director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, is retiring, according to internal documents shared with Becker’s.

An innovative concept that started in urban centers is making its way into the heart of rural America: hospital-at-home care. The idea stemmed from the […]

Health insurance agents who fraudulently enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act health plans could be subject to criminal charges — and civil penalties of $10,000 […]

Craig Richardville, Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health’s chief digital and information officer, is stepping down from his role after serving in the position since 2019. 

Vice President Harris on Tuesday rallied supporters at a gathering for a historically Black sorority, drawing roars from the crowd when she pledged to codify […]

Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vt., has named Michelle Buck, DPN, RN, as the system’s new chief nursing officer.

Medline has been named to Forbes‘ list of the Best Employers for Women for a third consecutive year, it announced July 23.

Tony Lindsey, MD, plans to retire from his role as chief medical and quality officer of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health in October. 

On July 17, Roche published early results from a phase 1 trial of an experimental GLP-1 pill for obesity. That day, the drugmaker gained $16.8 […]

Of all the reasons Kamala Harris is better equipped than Joe Biden to defeat Donald Trump in November—her relative youth, the fact that she’s a […]

Hospital and health system C-suites have seen a lot of movement over the last 24 hours.

Tampa General Hospital researchers have developed a new device that could extend the usability of transplant hearts by three hours.

Teen births declined 69 percent from 2000 to 2022, according to newly released federal data, but racial and ethnic disparities continue to exist.   Births […]

From the conviction of a home health company owner in a $100 million scheme, to the sentencing of a former Georgia insurance commissioner on a […]

 A Message from the Deputy Chief of Staff at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of the Director.As a young teenage girl who […]

Rural areas have long struggled with limited access to quality healthcare, often requiring residents to make long journeys, incur high costs or face other significant […]

Gary Paxson, BSN, RN, was named president and CEO of Morgantown, N.C.-based UNC Health Blue Ridge. He will step into the role Sept. 3 after […]

Microsoft, Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin—Madison School of Medicine and Public Health are working together to advance artificial intelligence in […]

About 28% of knee and hip replacements are performed on people younger than 55 and the trend is expected to grow, U.S. News & World […]

A former sterile processing manager at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City (Mo.) has filed state and federal complaints alleging sterile processing practices at the […]

Top executives of CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts made a rare congressional appearance to defend pharmacy benefit managers’ drug pricing policies.

A total of 46 hospitals and health systems were featured in Forbes’ seventh annual America’s Best Employers for Women list.

What You Should Know:  – Linus Health, a leader in early detection of cognitive decline and dementia, announced today the acquisition of Together Senior Health. […]

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has named Nihal Bakeer, MD, as its new associate chief health informatics officer for ambulatory EHR. 

A company that provides bill collection services for Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health fell victim to a cyberattack.

Amazon continues to seek staffers for its healthcare businesses. Here are six health tech jobs the company is hiring for this month.

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health is in active planning mode and strategizing about the future ahead of its new fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, […]

In recent years, hospitals and health systems have started using a decade-old database that houses information on industry payments to physicians to ensure compliance and […]

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare saw a net income of $259 million in the second quarter of 2024, a nearly 111% increase from $123 million for the […]

Medline Industries is weighing an initial public offering valued up to $50 billion, Bloomberg reported July 23. 

CenterWell said it will lease space at Walmart Supercenter stores in four states. 

A Louisiana nursing home owner who sent more than 800 residents to a warehouse during Hurricane Ida in 2021 will only serve three years of […]

One key responsibility for leaders across industries is connecting their teams to the big “why” of their roles. Why is the organization essential to its […]

The R1 RCM special committee has set a July 31 deadline for interested parties to submit fully-financed bids in connection with its review process. 

Cleveland-based University Hospitals CFO Bradley Bond aims to capitalize on the health system’s Epic installation by strengthening revenue capture and improving cash flow in the […]

Concord (N.H.) Hospital has promoted four physicians to strategic roles within its medical group, the nonprofit system said July 23. 

Planned Parenthood’s political and advocacy organizations will use a more than $40 million war chest to blitz GOP officeholders and candidates in an effort to flip the House and […]

Two bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives that aim to tackle the forecasted nurse shortage.

Osage Beach, Mo.-based Lake Regional Health System has named Paula Littleton CFO. 

In states with more restrictive abortion bans, maternal health providers tend to be more scarce and maternal deaths were typically higher, according to Commonwealth Fund.

Tyler Adkins has been named market CFO for Dothan, Ala.-based Flowers Hospital and Medical Center Enterprise (Ala.). 

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine’s top executives were awakened by urgent phone calls at 2:30 a.m. on July 19 after finding out that CrowdStrike’s global IT outage […]

This analysis uses 2022 data from the American Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Survey Database to present the number and share of hospital workers by occupation […]

Airica Steed, EdD, is taking a temporary leave of absence as president and CEO of The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, the system confirmed to Becker’s.

Michael Roussos is stepping down as president of the 820-bed VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Va., to join the executive team at Memorial Hermann Health […]

SONU Band: Breakthrough drug-free treatment for nasal congestion due to allergies. What You Should Know:  – SoundHealth, a medical technology company focused on harnessing AI […]

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University’s Adult Reconstruction Fellowship is now among the first 50 programs nationwide to receive recognition from The American […]

Vice President Harris is breathing renewed excitement into Democratic efforts to rally its voters around the issue of abortion after taking over President Biden’s campaign […]

Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that […]

One in four GPs say the number of patient contacts they deliver feels potentially unsafe every working day – and over four in five routinely […]

What You Should Know:  – A new report by Surescripts®, a health information network, sheds light on the evolving role of pharmacists in the healthcare […]

There were at least 20 deals closed in home health, home care and hospice during the second quarter, in addition to a few major deals […]

Colorado will require dairies to test their milk supplies for bird flu every week, the state Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday, as concerns over the […]

Medicare Advantage accounted for around 1 in 4 inpatient hospitals days in 2022, according to a report from KFF published July 23. 

The Center for Better Aging opened July 23 at St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago with a goal of improving health equity among older adults.

The number of cancer survivors in the U.S. has risen and is likely to continue to rise, according to a report from researchers at the […]

In recent years, more prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs were written to treat obesity than Type 2 diabetes, adding to accessibility and shortage concerns, according to […]

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) announced the appointment of former Humana, Inc. (NYSE: HUM) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. William H. Shrank to its […]

HCA Healthcare CEO Sam Hazen said the 188-hospital system is “built to be bigger,” but they are “very selective about making sure that an acquisition […]

John Sackett has been named Adventist HealthCare’s next CEO and president, bringing 40 years of industry experience to the role.

This is an edition of The Weekly Planet, a newsletter that provides a guide for living through climate change. Sign up for it here. Last […]

ChristianaCare, a three-hospital health system based in Wilmington, Del., is increasing its hourly minimum wage from $15 to $16.50.

Medicaid has historically been HCA Healthcare’s “most challenging payer” but the health system is anticipating a $200 million to $400 million boost from Medicaid supplemental […]

Three of Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s hospitals that failed to receive bids were part of a recent bankruptcy court inspection filing that found some room […]

Executives from three of the largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) pushed back against bipartisan criticism during a House Oversight Committee hearing Tuesday where lawmakers faulted […]

The U.S. News & World Report’s “2024-25 Best Hospitals for Cancer” ranked the top cancer centers in every state. 

Republican leaders of the House Homeland Security Committee are calling on cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike’s CEO to appear on Capitol Hill regarding the global IT outage […]

Amarillo, Texas-based Northwest Texas Healthcare System, part of King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, has appointed Harvey Torres CFO, according to a July 23 […]

Salem, Va.-based Lewis-Gale Medical Center has named Chase Walters assistant chief financial officer, according to a July 22 post on his LinkedIn page. 

Healthcare software startup Commure has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence medical scribe company Augmedix for $139 million.

HHS is hiring for three C-level tech positions.

Fortune has released its 2024 ranking of best places to live for families. 

In order for the home-based care space to benefit from the demographic tailwinds coming its way, it needs to embrace emerging leaders who are bringing […]

The Nashville, Tennessee-based provider attributed the stronger than expected results to increased patient volumes.

Three in 10 managers are engaged in their roles, according to a recent Gallup survey.

Keith Miller has been named chief administrative officer of Jasper, Ind.-based Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s board of directors authorized a $0.66 per share cash dividend to be paid on Sept. 30. 

Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has kicked off a $220 million expansion project at AdventHealth Daytona Beach (Fla.).

The average wait time for the third next available appointment across 11 medical specialties in 23 U.S. metro areas is 38 days, starkly contrasting with […]

Healthcare organizations know the stresses of cybersecurity all too well. Often, their teams are stretched thin, and they may struggle to keep up with the […]

Operational experience is the top factor CFOs look for in identifying potential successors, according to Deloitte’s “CFO Signals Survey 2Q 2024.”

Children’s Mercy hospital in Kansas City, Mo., is at risk of losing its cancer center consortium designation, The Kansas City Star reported July 23.

In January 2023, Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health had more than 10,000 open nursing positions. Today, there are less than 290 open RN positions across the system’s […]

U.S. News & World Report published its annual list of best medical schools July 23, which includes rankings of schools with the most graduates practicing […]

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, Fla., part of St. Louis-based Ascension, has named new leaders, the Northwest Florida Daily News reported July […]

For as long as I can remember, I have bought into the gospel of fluoride, believing that my teeth would surely rot out of my […]

An investigation by federal lawmakers found that pharmacy-benefit managers promised to control costs but have instead steered patients toward higher-priced medicines and affiliated pharmacies that […]

New Mexico launched a “free to practice” campaign to attract more physicians to the state, Santa Fe New Mexican reported July 22.

Thirty-nine healthcare providers and the National Community Pharmacists Association are suing UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare hack, claiming they have not financially recovered from […]

U.S. News released its 2024-2025 ranking for heart, cardiology and vascular surgery hospitals — including the top hospital in every state.

America needs a “cyber dome” to protect against the increasing number of cyberattacks that are plaguing healthcare, according to nine former HHS and Veterans Affairs […]

UChicago Medicine has a new senior vice president and CIO.

A former member of staff at a GP practice in Derbyshire has received a suspended prison sentence after stealing more than £20,000 from her employers.

The majority of healthcare CFOs and revenue cycle leaders see an increasing need to hit cash flow targets in the next three years compared with […]

This summer, Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health will deploy the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device, according to a July 23 news release. 

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is being investigated by state and federal officials for allegedly illegally billing Medicaid for transgender care, the Houston Chronicle reported […]

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana, chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, said VA pharmacy staff are struggling with […]

OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, is searching for healthcare expertise to add to its team. 

Pittsburgh-based UPMC Shadyside Hospital launched an opioid-free pathway for patients undergoing surgery or treatment who want alternative options for pain management, CBS News reported July […]

Louis Burgher, MD, PhD, former Clarkson College president and hospital CEO, died July 19 at 79.

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare posted a net income of nearly $1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024, up from $1.2 billion over the same […]

Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System is closing its flagship Norman Regional Hospital and emergency department and relocating services to another location on July 28.

This analysis examines the recent growth of Medicare Advantage as a share of hospital inpatient days. Medicare Advantage rose from 13% to 23% of all […]

The part owner and operator of a home health company was convicted for her role in a $100 million Medicaid fraud scheme. 

When President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he was ending his campaign for reelection, he took pains to describe his choice as one meant […]

Risant Health named Bryce Bach, partner at Oliver Wyman, as the company’s CFO.

UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif., has broken ground on a $3.74 billion expansion that includes a 14-story hospital tower and a five-story medical […]

Michael Sher joined Jacksonville, Fla.-based Nemours Children’s Health as vice president of facilities and real estate, a new role for the health system.

Becker’s asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their focus for the remainder of the year.

Historically, health systems have undervalued the pharmacy department, according to leaders at Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger and Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health. 

While the majority of women recognize the importance of routine preventive health screenings, 43% say they have missed or delayed preventive screenings, including for cancer, […]

El farmacéutico Mark Mikhael ha perdido 50 libras en los últimos 12 meses. Ya no tiene diabetes y está “en un peso corporal ideal”, con […]

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Epic and healthcare artificial intelligence company Abridge to develop a generative AI tool for nurses.

U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23, including rankings of the most diverse schools.

U.S. News & World Report released its annual medical school rankings and ratings July 23 after postponing them for the second year in a row. 

Following the launch of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, this analysis explores Democratic and Democratic-leaning women voters’ trust in her on abortion policy. It draws on […]

Of all the news about bird flu, this month has brought some of the most concerning yet. Six people working on a chicken farm in […]

NHS England has told ICBs to step up preparations for potential collective action by GP practices from 1 August, warning that a knock-on effect could […]

23/07/2024 European Commission Vice-President Schinas advocates for a safe, healthy and skilled workforce Image © EC/Cesar Manso European Commission Vice-President Schinas emphasised the critical role […]

Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” […]

California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what […]