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New Jersey system to open specialty pharmacy
New Brunswick, N.J.-based Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is partnering with Clearway Health to open a new specialty pharmacy in late 2025 that aims to improve access to medications for patients with complex conditions.
Settlement paves way for earlier vote on Deaconess-Jennie Stuart deal
The board of Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health can vote sooner than expected on whether to approve the hospital’s acquisition by Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System after a settlement agreement that had delayed the vote until late…
Mount Sinai CFO on thinking 'outside of the box' for partnerships
Five months into his new role as CFO of New York City-based Mount Sinai, Vincent Tammaro is eager to help the system continue its path to growth.
Augusta Health names new CIO
Augusta Health has appointed Leigh Williams as its new CIO, effective Jan. 12.
Travel nurse pay, by state
Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in February was $2,284.91, down 0.4% from January and down 3.6% from February 2024, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
Should healthcare shrink leadership teams? 4 execs weigh in
U.S. public companies have downsized middle management and senior executive ranks, while multiple hospitals and health systems have eliminated or combined C-suite roles or restructured leadership teams amid financial and operational headwinds.
Cleveland Clinic rebounds with 1.7% margin, but CEO warns of industrywide struggles: 10 things to know
Cleveland Clinic reported an operating income of $276 million (1.7% margin) in 2024, a substantial improvement on the $64 million operating income (0.4% margin) recorded in 2023, according to financial documents published Feb. 28.
8 drugs now in shortage
Here are eight new drug shortages, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Pennsylvania system names regional market president
Josh LaFleur was appointed regional market president for Penn Highlands Healthcare’s southwest region, which includes the hospitals Penn Highlands Connellsville (Pa.) and Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, Pa., according to a March 3 health syst…
Beebe taps quality chief
Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del., has named Troy Schmit as vice president and chief quality officer.
