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IU Health operating margin drops to 2.5% amid higher costs, expansion

Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health saw $173 million in operating income (2.5% margin) for the first nine months of 2024 ended Sept. 30, a 32.2% decrease from the $255 million (4% margin) during the same time period in 2023, according to an Oc…

The state of the nursing workforce: 4 national survey findings

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Jarrard, a communications consulting firm and division of Chartis, has released its third annual national nurse survey, providing strategic insights into the nursing workforce.

How HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS stack up in Q3

The third quarter marked contrasting financial outcomes for four of the largest for-profit health systems in the country. 

Michigan hospitals plan merger

Harbor Beach (Mich.) Community Hospital is planning to merge with Pigeon, Mich.-based Scheurer Health. 

AdventHealth adds Dr. Rachel Harris

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome (Ga.) added Rachel Harris, MD, to its staff.

Bariatric operations & GLP-1s: What to know

The ever-rising popularity of GLP-1 medications is reshaping the landscape of bariatric surgeries — but experts say patients could be overlooking key factors when choosing between the two weight loss treatments.

HHS launches Health Workforce Initiative: 5 things to know

HHS has launched its Health Workforce Initiative, aimed at strengthening healthcare workforce recruitment and career advancement.

CMS' hospital capacity reporting rule takes effect: 10 notes

Beginning Nov. 1, CMS will require hospitals to report admission information related to respiratory illnesses, including capacity, to the CDC. The new rule reinstates some pandemic-era requirements that have been voluntary since May 1. 

Florida system welcomes back 'boomerang' CEO

Aurelio Fernandez III, who retired as president and CEO of Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System in 2022, is returning to the organization.

Ozempic, Wegovy shortages resolved: FDA

All doses of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic are now available in the U.S following a two-year shortage, according to the FDA drug shortage list, which was updated Oct. 30.