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WellSpan appoints COO, chief strategy officer

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has promoted Cindy Fruitrail to executive vice president and chief strategy officer, and Kasey Paulus, RN, to executive vice president and COO.

Dignity taps Arizona hospital president

Douglas Ross, MD, has been appointed president of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.

Cardiologists per capita in the 10 best states for healthcare

There are 10.93 cardiologists for every 100,000 residents in Rhode Island, the best-ranked state for healthcare.

Tower Health chips away at operating loss in Q1

West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health reported an operating loss of $14.2 million (-3% operating margin) in the first quarter of 2025, ended Sept. 30, 2024, an improvement from a $19.1 million operating loss (-4.2% operating margin) during the same peri…

7 ASCs coming to the South

Here are seven new ASCs that have opened, earned approval or started construction in the South that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 6:

An impending supply chain 'double whammy'

The U.S. supply chain is preparing itself for two major potential shifts in early 2025, bracing for new Trump-era tariffs partnered with the possibility of a port strike that could begin in mid-January. 

US News names top Medicare Advantage, Part D providers for 2025

U.S. News & World Report has recognized seven Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D providers for their national performance across various award categories.

Lawsuits mount against Oregon hospital in drug diversion case

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Ore., is facing more than $488 million in lawsuits related to a former nurse’s alleged drug diversion.

Portland clinic to close, citing patient and staff safety concerns

The Portland (Ore.) Clinic will be closing all patient care and clinical services at its downtown location in mid-December, ongoing safety concerns for staff and clients, KATU reported Nov. 19. 

Dr. Sita Chokhavatia named to ACG board of governors

Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System gastroenterologist Sita Chokhavatia, MD, has been elected to the American College of Gastroenterology board of governors, according to a Nov. 20 report from TapIntoRidgewood.