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90 critical access hospital CEOs to know | 2024
Becker’s is excited to honor 90 presidents and CEOs of critical access hospitals across the nation.
5 Lifepoint executive moves in 2024
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has made multiple executive moves in 2024.
States investing in healthcare workforce: 3 notes
Three states have recently approved investments in healthcare workforce programs, which focus on recruitment and training.
Group opposes Deaconess' Kentucky hospital acquisition: 7 things to know
Evansville, Ind.-based Deaconess Health System’s planned acquisition of Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health has received backlash from Save Jennie Stuart, a group urging the system’s board to either slow or end the acquisition, Hoptown Chronic…
HSHS names system VP of facilities
Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System has named Dean Kroll as its system vice president of facilities, effective Oct. 13.
GSK agrees to settle 80,000 Zantac lawsuits for $2.2B
GSK has reached agreements with 10 plaintiff firms to settle around 80,000 state court product liability cases related to its heartburn medication, Zantac, for $2.2 billion.
Hurricanes may affect hospitals' financials
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida on Oct. 9 and cause significant disruption as a Category 3 storm. It will be the second hurricane to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast in two weeks, and hospitals have taken a variety of measures to prepare.
Former U of Iowa Health Care COO dies
John Staley, PhD, who twice served as COO during his 45-year tenure at University of Iowa Health Care, died Sept. 30 at age 80.
New Providence heart center gets $1M assist from Michael Jordan
Renton, Wash.-based Providence Heart Institute’s new Howard “H” White Center for Cardiac Amyloidosis has received a $1 million donation from former NBA star Michael Jordan.
FDA approves 1st combination COVID-flu test: 4 things to know
The FDA authorized the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test for over-the-counter use, the first combination test to receive approval outside of an emergency context, ABC News reported Oct. 8.
