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Baystate CEO, wife fund endowed chair to support future healthcare leaders
Mark Keroack, MD, president and CEO of Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health, and his wife, Ann Errichetti, MD, have created an endowed fund to support future physicians who will train at the health system.
Senators press MultiPlan on out-of-network claims fees
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden are seeking information from MultiPlan after an April 7 New York Times report found that major insurers made millions in fees by using the data analytics firm to determine how much to pay for out-of…
133 CIOs to know | 2024
Chief information officers utilize new and innovative technologies to optimize, streamline and improve healthcare delivery.
Alaska hospital seeking 4th CEO in 1 year looks to extend interim's contract
Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, seeks to extend the contract of interim CEO Ian Worden through the end of 2024 amid a search for its fourth leader in less than a year.
Catholic Health System exec joins Virgnia Mason Franciscan as chief medical officer
Hans P. Cassagnol, MD, has been appointed to the role of chief medical officer at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, Wash.
MaineHealth CFO announces retirement
Albert Swallow III will retire as CFO of Portland-based MaineHealth in early 2025 after a decade in the role.
Which health systems have chief AI officers?
As artificial intelligence continues to expand in healthcare, organizations are creating dedicated leadership roles to oversee its implementation.
Group gets federal approval to accredit PA, NP postgraduate programs
The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers has earned approval from the Education Department to accredit postgraduate physician associate and joint nurse practitioner/PA training programs.
Desert Healthcare District steps toward 30-year hospital lease with Tenet
The board for Desert Healthcare District and Foundation voted May 28 to move forward with Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s proposal for a 30-year lease for the 387-bed Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., the Desert Sun reported.
Kentucky health system to acquire 7th hospital
Bowling Green, Ky.-based Med Center Health will acquire Logan Memorial Hospital, effective July 1, the health system said in a May 29 news release.
