Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare named Varadarajan Subbiah, MD, chief clinical effectiveness officer.
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10 health systems chosen for Alzheimer's fellowship
Ten health systems across the U.S. have been selected to participate in a new care initiative aimed at increasing early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
EPA bans solvents linked to cancer, other diseases
The Environmental Protection Agency has banned two solvents, trichloroethylene and percoethylene, marking a victory for environmental and public health advocates, The New York Times reported Dec. 9.
Kentucky system raises $125M: 3 things to know
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health has raised more than $125.8 million in its largest fundraising campaign in the system’s history.
New Mexico system names CEO
Wayne Gillis, RN, was named president and CEO of Gallup, N.M.-based Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services.
Brown Health boosted operating margin to 1.3% before acquiring 2 Steward hospitals
Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health, formerly Lifespan, reported an operating income of $44.7 million (1.3% margin) in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024, nearly six times the $8.6 million (0.3% margin) operating gain reported in the prev…
Judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger
A federal judge has blocked Cincinnati-based Kroger’s $24.6 billion proposed acquisition of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons, ruling that the merger would reduce competition in the U.S. grocery market, Bloomberg reported Dec. 10.
OSF HealthCare CEO to retire
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare CEO Bob Sehring has shared plans to retire in April 2026.
Oregon system shares strategic plan for community hospital
Medford, Ore.-based Asante Health is investing in surgical and emergency department services at Ashland (Ore.) Community Hospital as part of the system’s plan to ensure the facility’s long-term viability.
Will 3D imaging avert more cancer deaths or accelerate overtreatment?
Medical experts are questioning whether digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography, will contribute to lowering the breast cancer death rate or normalize the overtreatment of cancers that may never have progressed, The New York Times re…
