Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

Healthcare groups push back on WHO exit

Healthcare groups representing physicians, nurses and infection control professionals are criticizing President Donald Trump’s plans to remove the U.S. as a member of the World Health Organization, saying the move will threaten the nation’s ability to …

UMH-Sparrow workers ratify 3-year contract: 5 notes

Members of the Michigan Nurses Association have ratified a three-year contract with Lansing-based University of Michigan Health-Sparrow.

More health systems bringing PBMs in house: 5 things to know

An increasing number of health systems are bringing pharmacy benefit manager services in house, a trend driven by a goal to reduce prescription drug costs, improve transparency and have more control over patient care. 

Beth Israel Deaconess resident physicians vote to unionize

Resident physicians, interns and fellows employed by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston have voted to join the Committee of Interns and Residents, which is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union.

Hospital margins, revenue bumpy by region: 109 statistics

Hospitals are seeing a mix of short-term challenges and long-term growth trends, according to Kaufman Hall’s “National Hospital Flash Report.”

Home health company owner gets prison for $100M fraud scheme

The part owner and operator of a home health company was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in a $100 million fraud scheme. 

Essentia, U of Minnesota propose $1B nonprofit: 4 things to know

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota have proposed forming a nonprofit healthcare organization to better serve residents of the state.

Keck Medicine of USC CHRO talks Gen Z recruitment

As Generation Z professionals increasingly enter the healthcare workforce, Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of University of Southern California is leveraging innovative strategies to attract and retain this tech-savvy and purpose-driven generation.&nbs…

20 top US hospitals for 2025, per Money

Money, a personal finance website, has released its 2025 list of the nation’s top 75 hospitals, based on an analysis of over 30,000 data points from more than 1,000 hospitals rated four or five stars by CMS. 

New Mexico hospital names CEO

Dennis Knox has been named CEO of Las Cruces, N.M.-based Memorial Medical Center after serving as interim CEO since August.