Josiah “Sy” Johnson has been named CEO of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Ore.
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62% of Americans say healthcare coverage is government's responsibility: Gallup
Six in 10 U.S. adults say they believe the federal government is responsible for ensuring healthcare coverage for all Americans, according to a recent Gallup survey.
Essentia Health workers begin 2nd strike
Members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa initiated an open-ended strike Dec. 9 in Deer River, Minn.
When acquiring a hospital means navigating a hurricane
In September, St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., and Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth were preparing for a significant milestone: AdventHealth’s planned management of St. Luke’s on Oct. 1. But Hurricane Helene loomed, threatening both the…
AdventHealth U partnership offers healthcare job training to underserved communities
Orlando-based AdventHealth University has expanded its longstanding partnership with Jobs Partnership, a nonprofit career training organization, to launch a free LifeWorks Skills Training program aimed at preparing Central Florida residents for careers…
Children's National taps Microsoft to prototype AI tools
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is partnering with Microsoft to explore how generative AI can improve pediatric care.
Georgia system CEO to exit for West Virginia role
Scott Raynes, president and CEO of Brunswick-based Southeast Georgia Health System since 2022, will step down in March 2025 for a new role.
HPV-related cancer treatment rate drops 27.9% for one group: 9 notes
While some cancer treatment rates continue to increase, rates for HPV-related cancers have dropped almost 28% for one age group since 2016, according to a FAIR Health report published Dec. 10.
Court orders FDA to release more COVID-19 vaccine records
A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas has ruled that the FDA must release key documents related to the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine, according to court documents obtained by Becker’s.
64 CEO influencers to know | 2024
Hospital and health system CEOs hold singularly powerful opportunities to shape the future of healthcare, thanks to their high-profile roles and broad influence.
