Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

New Jersey system taps chief clinical officer

Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health has promoted Jennifer Khelil, DO, from chief medical officer to executive vice president and chief clinical officer. 

Trump considers 3 leaders for health policy roles: Report

President-elect Donald Trump is likely to select three health policy experts to senior roles at CMS, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post in a  Jan. 14 report.

Baylor Scott & White hospital opens expansion project

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock (Texas) has opened an expansion that doubles the hospital’s capacity, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.

9 systems with dual CNO-COOs

Hybrid chief nursing officer and COO roles are gaining traction in healthcare as systems look to streamline operations and executive teams.

America's Essential Hospitals CEO to retire

Bruce Siegel, MD, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals, will retire at the end of 2025 after serving in the role since October 2010. 

To build trust in AI, involve nurses early, leaders say

As AI-powered platforms enter healthcare, industry leaders told Becker’s that involving nurses early in AI implementation discussions can help alleviate concerns and build trust.

Memorial Sloan Kettering names breast imaging chief

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has appointed Kimberly Feigin, MD, to serve as chief of the breast imaging service within the radiology department. 

President Biden signs AI order: 6 things to know

On Jan. 13, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure in the U.S. 

Louisiana dedicates $15M to train healthcare workers

The Louisiana Department of Health has dedicated $15 million through the Healthcare Employment Reinvestment Opportunity Fund to match grants to hospitals, health systems, universities, technical colleges and other organizations to expand state healthca…

Essentia Health workers' strike enters 2nd month

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa will reconvene negotiations Jan. 22-23 as employees continue an open-ended strike that began Dec. 9.