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The 1st obstacle this hospital president is tackling
Wade Hunt will begin his tenure as president of MultiCare Deaconess and Valley hospitals, based in Spokane, Wash., and Spokane Valley, Wash., respectively, Feb. 10. He told Becker’s he is focused on eliminating key chokepoints that slow patient movemen…
Lawmakers approve independent VCU Health CEO role
Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that makes several changes relating to the board of directors and the CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health.
Unions allege VA hospital elevator injured 12 staff in 2 years
In the last two years, 12 people have reported injuries from a malfunctioning elevator at Miami VA Medical Center, the Miami Herald reported Feb. 5.
Unions allege VA hospital elevator injured 12 staff in 2 years
In the last two years, 12 people have reported injuries from a malfunctioning elevator at Miami VA Medical Center, the Miami Herald reported Feb. 5.
HCA Florida hospital taps new CFO
Kamaria Smith-Frayer has been named CFO of Sun City Center, Fla.-based HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.
DOGE probes CMS for Medicare, Medicaid fraud: WSJ
Department of Government Efficiency representatives have been granted access to payment and contracting systems at CMS, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 5.
Access tops list of Americans' healthcare concerns: 4 survey findings
A quarter of Americans rank healthcare access and affordability as the top public health priority they want government leaders to focus on, according to poll findings from Gallup and Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
San Francisco Giants tap UCSF Health for medical care
The San Francisco Giants have teamed up with San Francisco-based UCSF Health to enhance healthcare services for players, staff and the broader Bay Area community.
Legionella found at Baltimore hospital
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed elevated levels of Legionella bacteria at a Baltimore psychiatric hospital, according to a Feb. 4 report from The Baltimore Sun.
Medicare's 2025 physician pay cut, explained
As of Jan. 1, Medicare is paying physicians almost 3% less than last year for services provided to the country’s 66 million Medicare patients. The decreased payments aren’t a surprise or anything new, as CMS, by law, must keep physician payments budget…
