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UNC Health appoints 4 leaders
Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health has named several leaders to roles for the development of a new children’s hospital and external affairs.
Teen murder suspect escapes in Pennsylvania hospital parking lot
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia temporarily suspended nonessential clinical operations in response to a teen murder suspect that escaped police custody in the parking lot.
Washington hospital CEO seeks funds for new facility
Matt Kempton, CEO of South Bend, Wash.-based Willapa Harbor Hospital, is hosting a series of community meetings to educate people on the benefits of a new medical facility — and, subsequently, raise money for it, The Willapa Harbor Herald reported Jan….
35 best hospitals for price transparency
The top five hospitals for price transparency are located in Maryland, according to a recent ranking from Money.
What dual C-suite roles are most common in healthcare?
Roles in which executives who already lead a region or facility take a second, dual position within the enterprise continue to make their way into hospital and health system C-suites, and these roles vary depending on factors such as the organization’s…
Ohio becomes 2nd state to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Ohio has become the second state in the nation to ban gender-affirming care for minors after lawmakers voted Jan. 24 to override a veto by Gov. Mike DeWine in December, The Washington Post reported.
How Scripps combats low-performing metrics
In an effort to focus on low-performing metrics, Scripps Health introduced “Sprint Teams,” a program aimed at addressing challenges and driving initiatives through direct engagement with front-line care teams.
Lee Health continues discussions on going private
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health is weighing its options and continuing discussions on going from a public to private nonprofit health system, ABC7 reported Jan. 24.
UAB, Infirmary Health collaborate on cancer care
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System and Mobile, Ala.-based Infirmary Health have formed a joint venture to provide comprehensive cancer services to patients in southern Alabama, southeast Mississippi and the Florida panhandle.
Marshfield Clinic closing Wisconsin hospice center
Phillips, Wis.-based Marshfield Medical Center Park Falls Home Health and Hospice facility, part of Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic, is closing at the end of February due to limited resources.
