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Beebe taps quality chief
Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del., has named Troy Schmit as vice president and chief quality officer.
10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements
From Mount Sinai facing another speed bump in its attempt to close Beth Israel hospital to 17 HCA Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements, and developments that Becker’s has reported since Feb. 20…
Indiana system taps CEO
Steve Baker, president and COO of Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health since August, has been appointed president and CEO, effective April 1.
13 hospital transactions in 1 week
The end of February into early March saw a wave of hospital transactions, signaling a shift in healthcare ownership and operations across the country.
Hospital patient volumes up (almost) everywhere
Patient volumes are climbing for most hospitals across the U.S. as hospitals direct more care outpatient and alleviate capacity constraints.
Tariffs take effect: 7 notes
Sweeping tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada were imposed at midnight, March 4, with President Donald Trump stating in remarks at the White House that there would be no last-minute deals, The New York Times reported March 3.
Growing insurer restrictions limit GLP-1 coverage: GoodRx
Commercial insurance coverage of blockbuster GLP-1 drugs has not expanded much over the past year, despite growing demand and expanded indications, according to a new report from GoodRx.
Illinois hospital extends staff furloughs, hires nurses amid financial struggles
Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East has extended the six-week furlough of 69 non-medical employees amid ongoing financial challenges, the Chicago Tribune reported March 4.
Meditech to release new interoperability features
Meditech is rolling out new advancements to its Traverse Exchange interoperability network, aiming to provide clinicians with a more comprehensive, longitudinal view of patient health history within their workflow.
Philips: Stop using endovascular device 'immediately'
Philips has recalled its Tack Endovascular System, used to repair dissected blood vessels. The company has instructed customers to stop using the device “immediately.”
