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UnitedHealth Group CEO: 'We understand people's frustrations'
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty expressed sympathy with the public’s frustrations over the state of the healthcare system in a Dec. 13 op-ed published in The New York Times.
Women more likely to be interim leaders
Women appointed as CEOs in 2024 have been more likely to serve on an interim basis than their male counterparts, according to a Nov. 26 report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Mammography services suspended at Missouri hospital
Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System has temporarily suspended mammography services at the Wes & Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion, located inside Freeman Women’s Center, also in Joplin.
Inside an Illinois system's AI-powered playbook for leadership, culture
Len Carter, chief human resources officer at Freeport, Ill.-based FHN, has been with the regional health system since 1992. He told Becker’s that throughout his tenure, one thing has remained constant: the organization’s focus on retention.
Technology priorities for health systems in 2025
Health systems and health plans are focusing on different goals for 2025 when it comes to technology adoption and investment, a Dec. 12 survey from Deloitte found.
UNC Health Appalachian names CEO
Nathan Nipper was named president and CEO of Boone, N.C.-based UNC Health Appalachian.
Kaiser walks back CRNA reimbursement policy
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has reversed an anesthesia reimbursement change that was implemented in Washington state last month.
Judy Faulkner makes Forbes' Most Powerful Women list
Epic founder and CEO Judy Faulkner has been named to Forbes’ list of the World’s Powerful Women for 2024.
9 health systems launch Center of Digital Excellence
Nine health systems have joined the American Telemedicine Association’s Center of Digital Excellence as founding members.
Kaiser Permanente digital chief moves to Mayo Clinic
Nari Gopala has been named chief digital officer of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, according to a health system spokesperson.
