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Providence St. Vincent hospitalists reach tentative deal

Hospitalists and palliative care physicians from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, represented by the Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association, have reached a tentative agreement with Providence Oregon, according to Feb. 5 news …

VA moves forward with $330M Oracle EHR rollout

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving forward with its long-delayed rollout of its Oracle Health EHR system, following a suspension that began in 2023 due to technical and operational concerns, The Register reported Feb. 6.

Hospital group urges White House to grant tariff exceptions

The American Hospital Association has called on the Trump administration to grant exceptions to proposed tariffs on medical devices and pharmaceuticals sourced from Mexico, Canada and China. 

Georgia hospital CEO steps down

Michael Purvis has resigned as CEO of Candler County Hospital in Metter, Ga., according to a hospital news release published Feb. 4 by The Metter Advertiser.

The surge of hospital-affiliated physicians: 10 statistics to know

Physician employment trends continue to shift as more leave private practice for hospital and corporate affiliations. 

UNTHSC taps retired U of Texas leader for interim president

Kirk Calhoun, MD, was appointed interim president of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth on Feb. 1. 

VCU releases 1st trauma-informed resource for nursing homes

Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has developed a trauma-informed care toolkit to help nursing homes comply with CMS requirements.

New Mexico hospital names chief medical officer

Las Cruces, N.M.-based Memorial Medical Center appointed Gregory Eberhart, MD, chief medical officer.

Colorado hospital to close obstetrics services

La Junta, Colo.-based Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center’s leadership and board of directors have decided to close the hospital’s obstetrics services, effective April 30.

Ohio hospital files for bankruptcy

The Bellevue Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to be acquired by Sandusky, Ohio-based Firelands Health.