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Methodist Healthcare hospital appoints chief nursing officer

San Antonio-based Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan welcomed Ashley Holmstrom, DNP, as chief nursing officer.

Florida governor signs healthcare package

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a package of healthcare bills designed to grow the state’s healthcare workforce, expand healthcare access and promote innovation in the industry.

Illinois health system names CEO

Maryville, Ill.-based Anderson Healthcare recently welcomed Mike Marshall as its new president and CEO. 

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City names chief nursing officer

 Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City has named Stephanie Clements, BSN, RN, vice president and chief nursing officer. She was also named community CNO to oversee 2,400 nursing staff members at Mercy facilities across the state of Oklahoma. 

7 health systems with credit rating upgrades

Here are seven health systems that have had their credit ratings upgraded by Fitch Ratings or Moody’s Investor Services in 2024:

9 nurse innovators to know: ANA

The American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Foundation announced the 2024 ANA Innovation Award winners.

Mayo launches primary care app

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has launched a mobile app that gives patients access to 24/7 virtual care, KEYC reported March 21. 

Lawmakers seek hearing with UnitedHealth CEO

The Senate Finance Committee is working to secure a hearing with UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty this spring, The Washington Post reported March 22. 

2 HSHS Wisconsin hospitals close

Chippewa Falls, Wis.-based St. Joseph’s Hospital and Eau Claire, Wis.-based Sacred Heart Hospital, both part of Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System, have closed, a spokesperson for HSHS confirmed with Becker’s on March 22. 

Sutter Health opens 11K-square-foot digital innovation center

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health opened an 11,000-square-foot digital innovation center this month in San Francisco to develop new healthcare artificial intelligence and remote patient monitoring platforms, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Ma…