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Biden administration awards $367M to replenish PPE
The Biden administration awarded more than $367 million in contracts to bolster the Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment, specifically isolation gowns, as part of an effort to prepare for future public health emergencies.&nbs…
'This is not the step we wanted to take': UVM halts construction of $129M facility
Burlington-based University of Vermont Medical Center, part of Burlington-based The University of Vermont Health Network, has temporarily paused construction on a $129 million outpatient surgical center.
Novant Health wraps up 20-property transaction: 5 things to know
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has completed the sale lease transaction of 20 facilities in Charlotte, Wilmington, N.C., and Winston-Salem, N.C., to Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate.
For-profit M&A: 26 hospital deals involving HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS
Four of the largest for-profit health systems in the country have entered into multiple transactions this year as part of strategic plans to strengthen their hospital portfolios, offload certain facilities or explore ways to expand their reach.
Arizona hospital names CEO
Ben Ridder has been hired as CEO of Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., according to an Oct. 3 LinkedIn post from Northwest Healthcare.
Christus hospital taps new CMO
Suman Sinha, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier Health System in Louisiana.
Payer relationships need to change, CommonSpirit CFO says
One of Chicago-based CommonSpirit’s top priorities for fiscal year 2025 is to change its relationship with payers, CFO Dan Morissette said on the company’s Oct. 4 investor call.
'AI is like tuition': CommonSpirit CIO's approach to AI hype
Artificial intelligence has been a buzzword in healthcare for years, but it’s true impact is only beginning to be felt in day-to-day operations.
How role-playing led to Minnesota system's Epic decision
For any hospital CEO, making significant decisions is a key part of the job, and the approach taken to evaluate options and reach conclusions can offer valuable insights.
Alabama hospital names president
Cherie Sibley, BSN, RN, was selected as president of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, Ala.
