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'Unforeseen staffing issue' pauses cardiac care at Washington system
For six days, a Washington hospital will stabilize certain cardiac patients, such as those experiencing heart attacks, before transporting them to another healthcare facility.
Medicare's $2K drug cap starts Jan. 1
Two-and-a-half years after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, Medicare Part D beneficiaries will soon see an annual cap on medication costs.
Arkansas hospital names CEO
Kory Browning has been named CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale (Ark.), effective Jan. 20.
The top succession planning strategies from 2024
There was no shortage of notable C-suite transitions in 2024.
Missouri hospital names new COO
Dana Anderson, MSN, RN, was named COO of Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville (Mo.), effective Feb. 1.
Why health systems are rushing to acquire orthopedic groups: 7 things to know
Hospitals and health systems are increasingly acquiring orthopedic groups as part of a broader strategy to enhance patient care, expand service offerings and strengthen their market positions.
Illinois hospital CEO to retire
David Schreiner, PhD, president and CEO of Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, will retire on Dec. 31.
How health systems can 'close the gap' in Medicare Advantage
As a leader who has navigated both sides of the healthcare equation — payer and provider — Prime Healthcare CFO Steve Aleman brings a unique perspective to one of the most pressing challenges facing health systems today: closing the reimbursement gap i…
11 top IT role salaries for 2025
Health systems and hospitals across the U.S. are strengthening internal IT teams and expertise to accelerate growth and innovation in the next five years.
CVS Health gets 'negative' outlook: Fitch
CVS Health had a challenging 2025 and it may take another year or two to stabilize, according to ratings firm Fitch.
