Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

HCA sets quarterly dividend

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare’s board of directors authorized a $0.72 per share cash dividend to be paid on March 31. 

RSV vaccine 78% effective against infection in veterans: 5 study notes

A recent study found that the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine was highly effective in older U.S. veterans during the 2023-2024 respiratory illness season. 

California hospital taps Providence hospital exec as COO

Matthew Chandler, PharmD, has been named COO of Pomona, Calif.-based Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, effective immediately.

Why Mercy is betting on a boost from a Walmart heiress to expand care access

Mercy is banking on partnerships and other initiatives to help tackle issues related to costs, access, provider shortages and an aging population. 

15 hospitals chosen for heart failure education program

In partnership with Abbott, the American Heart Association has launched a $3 million initiative to address knowledge gaps found within heart failure treatment education that may be contributing to cardiovascular care disparities.

Lee Health breaks ground on $435M hospital campus: 5 notes

Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has broken ground on its new healthcare campus, which will include an acute care hospital and a medical office building.

North Dakota system taps chief human resources officer

Ryan Miller has been appointed vice president and chief human resources officer at Minot, N.D.-based Trinity Health, effective Jan. 20.

California system names CEO

Anna Roth, RN, was appointed president and CEO of Tahoe Forest Health System in Truckee, Calif., effective March 10.

GLP-1s are reshaping cardiovascular care: Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai experts are advocating for patients to have access to GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide as a key component to caring for and preventing cardiovascular disease. 

7 roles with employees on the job hunt

About half of U.S. employees plan to look for a new role in 2025, according to a Jan. 23 LinkedIn News post.