Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

Feds secure IV fluids from South Korea

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has partnered with SLI Medical to ship 41,000 cases of IV fluids to the U.S. to help mitigate an ongoing shortage exacerbated by disruptions at a Baxter plant in North Carolina. 

Houston Methodist names chief academic officer

Houston Methodist has named Jenny Chang, MD, as the next president and CEO of its academic institute and systemwide chief academic officer. 

OHSU children's hospital receives historic $16M gift: 5 things to know

Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland has received a $16 million gift to establish a clinic for pediatric neuromuscular disorders.

Cleveland Clinic taps submarket president

Brian Harte, MD, has been named president of Cleveland Clinic’s east submarket in the Northeast Ohio market, effective Feb. 1.

Atlantic Health CEO's story of growth

Over the past decade, Brian Gragnolati has overseen significant growth at Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Ryan Seacrest Foundation team up

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to host its newest Seacrest Studio, a facility designed to provide pediatric patients with interactive experiences in radio, television, and new media.

Children's Hospital Colorado fined $548K for HIPAA violations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has levied a $548,265 fine against Aurora-based Children’s Hospital Colorado for violating HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

Northwestern Medicine's operating margin dips to 3.6% in FY 2024

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine posted an operating income of $339.7 million (3.6% margin) for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, down slightly from a $366.1 million (4.2% margin) operating gain in the previous fiscal year. 

UC San Diego Health taps physician group CFO

UC San Diego Health has named Chantelle Venter CFO of its physicians group, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. 

US life expectancy to lag behind other nations by 2050: 4 takeaways

New projections for U.S. life expectancy forecast a slight increase by 2050, though the nation is expected to fall behind many other nations in global health rankings, according to research published Dec. 5 in The Lancet.