Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

OSU Wexner taps new CFO

Columbus-based The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center has named Richard Silveria system CFO, effective April 1 — pending approval from OSU’s board of trustees.

How 1 OSF HealthCare president is realigning services for long-term access

OSF HealthCare St. Elizabeth Medical Center-Peru (Ill.), which opened its doors in 2024 after the facility closed under different ownership, is now in the third phase of its reopening.

12K ED visits averted: NYC Health + Hospitals eases overcrowding with telehealth

NYC Health + Hospitals has made significant strides in reducing unnecessary ambulance rides and emergency department visits in New York City through its Virtual ExpressCare telehealth service.

How Montefiore's 1st chief pharmacy officer plans to expand care access

Ruth Cassidy, PharmD, recently joined New York City-based Montefiore Health System as the system’s inaugural chief pharmacy officer. With years of experience in hospital and community pharmacy practice, Dr. Cassidy is focused on optimizing pharmacy ope…

RWJBarnabas hospital cancels surgeries after water main break

Some surgeries and outpatient services at Livingston, N.J.-based Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center were canceled or postponed on Jan. 23 due to a nearby water main break.

5 long COVID study findings to know

Women and patients with multiple COVID-19 infections face an increased risk of developing long COVID, recent studies suggest. 

5 CFO job openings with HCA

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, the largest health system in the country, is seeking finance chiefs at five of its hospitals. 

Missouri hospital names permanent president

Scott Koelliker, RN, has been appointed president of Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville (Mo.) after serving in the role on an interim basis since October.

Arizona hospital taps COO

Jake Childs, PharmD, has been named COO of Yuma, Ariz.-based Onvida Health.

St. Jude creates new leadership role

Brenda Weigel, MD, has been named the inaugural vice president of clinical research industry engagement at Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.