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Illinois hospital ends agreement with midwives, family medicine physicians
Midwives and family medicine physicians are no longer allowed to deliver babies at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Ill., according to WBEZ, a Chicago-based radio station.
Denver Health CEO eyes tech, new buildings after ballot measure win
Denver Health, a safety-net health system led by Donna Lynne, DrPH, is poised to receive a financial boost after Denver voters approved Ballot Issue 2Q. The measure increases the city’s sales tax rate by 0.34%, generating up to $70 million annually to …
SSM hospital, physician sued for alleged patient abuse
A lawsuit has been filed against Bridgeton, Mo.-based SSM Health DePaul Hospital, part of St. Louis-based SSM Health, and Craig Spiegel, MD, on behalf of 30 people alleging sexual abuse.
Carle Health swings operating margin from -5.1% to 1.5% amid 'targeted adjustments'
Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health posted an operating income of $55.9 million (1.5% operating margin) through the third quarter of 2024, up from an operating loss of $161.7 million (-5.1% margin) over the same period last year, according to its Nov. 18 f…
Northwell hospital nurses vote to unionize
Nurses at Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital have voted to join the New York State Nurses Association, according to a union news release shared with Becker’s.
Inova taps new CFO
Falls Church, Va.-based Inova has named Rick Talento CFO.
2024 'State of Lung Cancer' report: 7 takeaways
The American Lung Association released its 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report, highlighting a 26% increase in survival and a 15% decrease in incidence, though care disparities across state lines and demographics are still influencing patient outcomes.
MUSC Health opens innovation hub
Charleston, S.C.-based Medical University of South Carolina has opened its 10,000-square-foot innovation center.
100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs | 2024
Becker’s is proud to spotlight 100 leading orthopedic programs across the U.S.
6 health system chief marketing officer moves
Here are six chief marketing officer moves reported on by Becker’s in the past six months.
