Category: Becker’s Hospital Review

Virginia VA hospital cancels surgeries during city's water crisis

A Veterans Affairs hospital in Richmond, Va., is halting all outpatient appointments, procedures and surgeries Jan. 9 and 10 after the city’s reservoir system malfunctioned. 

Health systems double down on high school healthcare education

Healthcare education in high schools exploded in 2024.

Hospital M&A trends reveal cracks in recovery

While average hospital margins stabilized last year, consolidation trends show health systems are still facing significant financial challenges.

2 hospital closures in 2025

The healthcare landscape continues to change as hospitals and emergency departments face mounting challenges in 2025. Following a trend of 25 hospital closures reported on by Becker’s in 2024, many facilities are being forced to close their doors due t…

Top 10 highest-paying IT jobs of '25

Healthcare pays an average annual salary of $112,055 to tech workers, according to Dice.

21 most common cybersecurity vendors in healthcare

Cybersecurity is top of mind for hospital and health system IT leaders.

New York hospital to close beds due to nursing shortage

Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital plans to close beds temporarily as the hospital aims to recruit more staff nurses and cut spending, according to a report from News 10, an NBC affiliate.

Hospitals, health systems getting new EHRs

Here are three hospitals and health systems that have implemented new EHR systems or announced plans to do so since Jan. 6:

Florida children's hospital expands cardiology footprint

Hollywood, Fla.-based Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has expanded the footprint of its Heart Institute by 140 miles with the addition of 14 pediatric cardiologists.

Mississippi hospital hires 60 new employees for Epic switch

Laurel, Miss.-based South Central Regional Medical Center kicked off its Epic EHR implementation Jan. 8 after hiring 60 employees for the EHR switch, WDAM reported.