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American life expectancy lags
Americans’ life expectancies are declining right alongside their happiness scores, according to U.S. News & World Report.
California hospital CFO resigns amid online criticism
Dave Recupero has resigned as CFO of Kern Valley Healthcare District, based in Mountain Mesa, Calif.
Mount Sinai asks judge to reject attempt to block Beth Israel closure
New York City-based Mount Sinai has filed a motion asking a judge to deny a preliminary injunction that would keep Beth Israel Hospital open past its planned July 12 closure date.
Ascension taps hospital president
Chad Dilley was named president of Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (Ind.).
How US primary care compares to other wealthy nations
Among 10 high-income countries, the U.S. trails its peers in access to and continuity of primary care, according to a study released March 28 by the Commonwealth Fund.
Seattle Children's receives $50M gift for cancer research, clinical trials
Seattle Children’s is the recipient of a $50 million gift from the William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation to support advancements in therapies and treatment options for leukemia and other pediatric cancers.
Nebraska hospital exec to serve 2 systems at once
Sean Wolfe has been selected as interim CEO of Chadron (Neb.) Community Hospital & Health Services, in addition to his role as CFO of a nearby, unaffiliated hospital.
U-M Health buying old Kmart for new facility
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based University of Michigan Health has shared plans to purchase a former Kmart headquarters location in Troy, Mich., for $4.42 million and turn it into a clinical facility.
UCI Health CEO shares vision for integration of 4 Tenet hospitals
UCI Health’s acquisition of four Tenet hospitals brings about a unique opportunity as it blends academic medical centers with community healthcare, Chad Lefteris, president and CEO of UCI Health, told Becker’s.
Delaware health systems push back on hospital cost review board bill
A Delaware lawmaker is looking to establish a hospital cost review board, but the legislation faces opposition from health systems in the state, Delaware Public Radio reported March 27.
