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New York hospital closing maternity ward
Smithtown, N.Y.-based St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, is shutting down its maternity ward Feb. 1.
Indiana hospital gets $200M approval for 2024 budget
Washington, Ind.-based Daviess Community Hospital’s board has approved nearly $200 million in the 2024 budget, the Washington Times Herald reported Dec. 24.
85 hospitals closing departments or ending services
A number of healthcare organizations have recently closed medical departments or ended services at facilities to shore up finances, focus on more in-demand services or address staffing shortages.
10 'neediest' cities
Half of the neediest cities in America are located in Texas and Mississippi, according to a recent analysis from WalletHub.
Mayo Clinic taps research executive
Mayo Clinic has selected Vijay Shah, MD, as its Kinney Executive Dean of Research.
5 systems installing virtual care platforms
Since Nov. 10, Becker’s has reported on health systems in Minnesota, Missouri, Idaho, Florida and Pittsburgh, launching new virtual care platforms.
Healthcare's year of 5G
In 2023, large health systems, such as Cleveland Clinic and Boston Children’s, accelerated their adoption of 5G technology.
Healthcare CEO faces 40-count indictment, charges of embezzlement
The former CEO of Apache Behavioral Health Services in Whiteriver and Cibecue, Ariz., has been charged in a scheme to defraud millions of dollars from the federally funded tribal healthcare provider.
UNC Health Caldwell's medical chief appointed CEO
President and CEO of Lenoir, N.C.-based UNC Health Caldwell Laura Easton is retiring after 28 years of service and the health system’s chief medical officer will succeed her.
Physician practices losing nearly $250K annually: Survey
A new American Medical Group Association survey has revealed over $249,000 in median loss per physician for system-affiliated groups, with revenue gains now falling behind a continued increase in operating expenses.
