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118 CNO moves in 2024
Becker’s has reported on 118 chief nursing officer moves since the start of 2023.
Ransomware attacks cost healthcare $21.9B in downtime
Ransomware attacks have imposed significant financial burdens on U.S. healthcare providers, with an estimated $21.9 billion lost to downtime alone since 2018, according to Comparitech.com.
Drugmakers plan price hikes for 250+ medications in 2025: Reuters
Several major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi, are set to raise prices on more than 250 branded medications in the U.S. starting Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Reuter’s exclusive report.
'A bold move': New health system launches in Wisconsin
Black River Falls, Wis.-based Krohn Clinic, a multispecialty group, and Black River Memorial Hospital on Dec. 30 merged to create Black River Health.
17 hospital price transparency fines from highest to lowest
CMS has issued fines to 17 hospitals for alleged price transparency violations.
This pediatrician turned system chief wellness officer 'walks the walk'
Amy Jibilian, MD, has been chief wellness officer at Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network for a year and a half, but it’s her 30 years of work as a pediatrician that has given her a keen understanding of the everyday challenges healthcare …
HCA Texas hospital names CEO
Joe Hernandez has been appointed CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, effective Jan. 1.
Keck Medical Center of USC CEO ignites middle manager growth
Hospital workforces have undergone significant changes since the pandemic hit and organizations need strong talent pipelines for future growth. Los Angeles-based Keck Medical Center of USC, under the guidance of CEO Marty Sargeant, designed an innovati…
WVU Medicine's ideal 'future state' relies on thriving health plan
The relationship between health systems and payers has strained as inflation grows faster than reimbursement rates. Some health systems cut ties with certain payers amid contentious negotiations while others dropped Medicare Advantage plans. WVU Medici…
Top 3 EHR vendors in North America
The best EHR vendors in North America prioritize interoperability, sophistication and cost, according to Black Book Research.
