Sharyl Smith has been named executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health.
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UT Health San Antonio names acting president
Taylor Eighmy, PhD, president of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been appointed acting president of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio as the two organizations prepare for their anticipated merger.
Judge OKs Carepoint's restructuring plan
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved Jersey City, N.J.-based CarePoint Health’s restructuring plan on Jan. 23 after the system sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 3, a spokesperson for the system confirmed with Becker’s.
How HCA is thinking of M&A in 2025
Sam Hazen, CEO of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, said that the system’s capacity growth in 2025 is primarily going to be through what he called “organic measures.”
Officer fatally shoots man at HCA Florida hospital
A man in police custody was fatally shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper Jan. 24 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.
In academic medicine, white men promoted more than women, minorities: Study
Compared to white men, women and racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to enter academic medicine but less likely to be promoted, according to a study published in JAMA.
How a $125M campaign is transforming Baptist Health
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health recently completed its Onward as One campaign, the largest fundraising effort in system history, raising $125.8 million from more than 7,000 individual donors.
64 simulation and education programs to know | 2024
Becker’s is thrilled to recognize 64 hospitals and health systems with outstanding simulation and education programs. These programs empower students and healthcare professionals to hone their skills in realistic, safe settings designed to mirror real-…
Crozer grapples with Prospect bankruptcy fallout
Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health has been using ambulances meant for emergency medical services in the region for nonemergent patient transfers following the loss of a vendor that normally handles transfer services.
UHS-owned system names assistant CFO
Las Vegas-based Valley Health System has named Kathy Shupe assistant CFO, according to a Jan. 23 post on her LinkedIn page.
