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California hospital's chief medical officer resigns
Robert Pretzlaff, MD, has resigned from his role as vice president and chief medical officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, Calif., according to a Jan. 11 report from The Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
Researchers probe new uses of popular weight loss, diabetes drugs
Popular medications indicated for Type 2 diabetes or chronic weight management, including Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, are dancing through a flood of research for broader indications.
15 recent hospital, health system executive retirements
The following hospital and health system executive retirements have been shared with or reported by Becker’s in December and January:
4-month strike ends + 8 other recent hospital-union actions
The following hospital-union events have been reported by Becker’s since Dec. 15, including strikes, unionization votes and contract approvals.
Providence closing outpatient labs across California
Renton, Wash.-based Providence, a nonprofit, faith-based health system, is closing its outpatient lab service line across multiple California hospitals to strengthen care delivery and partnerships with other lab service organizations, a spokesperson fo…
Optum Health eyes bigger piece of value-based pie
UnitedHealth Group executives touted plans to expand the number of patients in value-based relationships in Optum Health in 2024.
CVS to close some Target pharmacies
CVS is planning to close dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores this year, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 1.
Rural hospitals' infrastructure problem
Across the U.S., many aging rural hospitals are facing a significant hurdle: They aren’t able to finance capital and infrastructure improvement projects that would enable them to expand their services and boost revenue.
Ascension data encrypted in cyberattack
Patient data from St. Louis-based Ascension was encrypted and stolen in a recent cyberattack on a third-party vendor, the company said.
UVM Health to cut 130 open jobs
Burlington-based University of Vermont Health Network is reducing 130 open positions in an effort to reduce costs.
