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A $64M impact: Inside Summa Health's nursing strategic plan
Imagine a healthcare system where the nursing staff has input into strategic initiatives that not only deliver exceptional patient care but also drive a $64.1 million financial impact. This is the result at Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health following the …
How 5 systems are improving pharmacy recruitment, retention
Amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages, some leading hospitals and health systems are adopting creative strategies to recruit and retain pharmacy technicians.
Oregon bill would require hospitals to disclose strike replacement worker costs
Oregon state Rep. Travis Nelson, BSN, RN, has introduced legislation requiring a hospital to report the cost for replacement workers during a strike, NBC affiliate KGW reported Feb. 11.
'Our answer is no': Fairview Health on Essentia, U of Minnesota $1B merger
Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services has declined the proposed $1 billion merger between Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota.
Former HHS inspector general sues Trump administration over firing
Former HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm is one of eight inspectors general alleging they were unlawfully fired by President Donald Trump, CBS News reported Feb. 12.
How a new $1.5B Atlanta children's hospital is doing nearly 5 months in
Since Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta opened its Atlanta-based Arthur M. Blank Hospital in late September 2024, the hospital has worked to seamlessly integrate employees and patients into the $1.5 billion facility.
UPMC hospital workers approve labor deal
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania workers at UPMC Washington Hospital have approved a new labor contract with management, according to union and hospital statements shared with Becker’s Feb. 12.
Ascension Saint Thomas names 2 chief nursing officers
Nashville, Tenn.-based Ascension Saint Thomas has promoted two leaders to permanent chief nursing officer roles from within the organization.
Hospitals want FTC's noncompete rule vacated nationwide
The American Hospital Association and Federation of American Hospitals on Feb. 11 filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging an appellate court to vacate nationwide the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete rule.
Sanford Health posts 5.2% operating margin in 2024
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health posted an operating income of $400.3 million (5.2% operating margin) in 2024, compared to an operating income of $402.2 million (5.6% margin) in 2023, according to its Feb. 11 financial report.
