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VCU Health's bond ratings 'an indicator of success,' CFO says
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health recently received positive bond ratings from Moody’s (“Aa3”) and S&P.(“AA-“), highlighting the health system’s strong financial standing and potential to grow.
Hospital CEO turnover up 36% in February
Hospitals reported 15 CEO changes last month, marking a 36% increase from January.
Adventist completes acquisition of 2 Tenet California hospitals
Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health has finalized an agreement with Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare to acquire two California hospitals, effective March 29.
CHS' highest-earning executives in 2023
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, which reported $957 million in operating income (7.7% margin) in 2023, has increased base salaries and updated compensation structures for several key executives in fiscal year 2024.
Illinois nursing school announces sudden closure
Oak Point University will shut down April 19. The school, which offers nursing and health science degrees, shared the news in an internal email to students and staff March 28, according to NBC Chicago. Oak Point has campuses in Oak Brook, Ill., and Chi…
Lifespan employee placed camera in children's hospital bathroom: Police
An employee of Providence, R.I.-based Hasbro Children’s Hospital, part of Providence-based Lifespan, was taken into custody by Providence Police after reports that he was placing cameras in the hospital bathrooms.
Clinician's most popular side gigs: Vivian
Thirty-five percent of clinicians report having a part-time job or side gig, with more than half being within healthcare, a Vivian report found.
1 day, 3 major health system deals
March 26 was a busy day for health system deals, with Tenet completing the sale of four California hospitals and Steward announcing plans to sell its physician group to Optum.
Rare infection that largely affects middle-aged adults on rise: CDC
The CDC is warning an invasive meningococcal strain is on the rise and disproportionately affects people ages 30 to 60.
32 physicians leave Optum-owned medical group in 2 years
Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group is dropping some patients due to a lack of available physicians, 32 of whom have departed from the organization over the last two years, The Oregonian reported March 27.
