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California hospital $105M bond approved for primary ballot
Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital’s $105 million bond measure will be on the upcoming March 5 primary ballot following a unanimous decision during a Pajaro Valley Healthcare District board of directors meeting, CBS 46 reported Nov. 29.
Northwell's operating income drops $104M in Q3
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported a $103.9 million drop in operating income in the third quarter, from a $92.4 million gain in the third quarter of 2022 to an $11.6 million loss in the third quarter of this year, according to financia…
Ascension hospital president steps down amid nurse strikes
Chris Shride, president of Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet (Ill.), has resigned from his role — just over a week after nurses at the hospital completed their second strike in three months.
UAMS names dean
The Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has selected Steven Webber, MD, to lead as executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine.
IT issues affecting health system financials
This year Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare and New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health reported that IT issues could cause some financial problems for their organizations.
Penn State Health adds new C-suite role
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have added a new position to their executive board: a chief clinical and academic integration officer.
The best healthcare companies for interns
One-hundred percent of interns at Northwell Health and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital would recommend the programs to a friend, according to a recent analysis from the resume building website Resume.io.
Duke taps Mass General exec for 3 leadership roles
Gregory Pauly was selected as group president of acute care services for Duke University Health System; president of Duke University Hospital; and vice dean for clinical and academic Integration at Duke University School of Medicine.
Avoid syringes made in China, FDA says
As the FDA investigates reports of China-made syringes breaking and leaking, the agency is recommending healthcare workers prioritize syringes manufactured in other countries.
3 drugs nearing approval to know: Optum
Optum Rx, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, is keeping close tabs on three drug candidates that might be approved in the next few months, according to its fall 2023 report.
