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Intermountain taps market president from CommonSpirit

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has appointed Lee Boyles president of its Montana and Wyoming market and president of St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Mont., according to the Billings Gazette.

Florida community hospital to build $200M heart center

Naples (Fla.) Community Hospital received approval from the city council to build its $200 million NCH Cardiac Institute.

Highest-paying healthcare jobs without a degree: US News

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the best jobs without a bachelor’s degree requirement that yield the highest earning potential, including those in healthcare.

25 best online master's in nursing programs, per US News

On Feb. 6, U.S. News & World Report released its latest rankings for the best online master’s in nursing programs, with University of South Carolina topping the list. 

Long COVID in kids: What the newest data shows

Between 10% and 20% of children who have experienced an acute COVID-19 infection ended up with long COVID infections shortly after, according to new research published Feb. 7 in Pediatrics —  a stark difference from the CDC’s initial estimate of 1…

Death of baby who suffered broken neck during birth ruled a homicide

The death of a baby who was decapitated during delivery has been ruled a homicide, the Clayton County (Ga.) Medical Examiner’s office said.

Walgreens replaces healthcare president, names CFO

Walgreens has named the CEO of Solera Health as its new U.S. healthcare president and named a permanent global CFO.

A 30-year CFO's secrets to a long career

Healthcare CFOs’ tenures last an average of 4.7 years, according to a 2023 report from Crist Kolder Associates. Sid Sczygelski, meanwhile, has served as the CFO of Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus more than six times that average.  

Lawsuit claims Mount Sinai cut services to sell real estate

A group of community members has filed a lawsuit against New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System, alleging that the health system deliberately moved services and staff from Mount Sinai Beth Israel and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary to sell it…

How healthcare factors into federal budget deficit projections

The federal deficit is projected to increase from $1.6 trillion in 2024 to $2.6 trillion in 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office outlook released Feb. 7.