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8 recent hospital deals challenged by the federal government

The Federal Trade Commission has ramped up antitrust enforcement under the Biden administration, leading to the abandonment of several high-profile hospital transactions.

US News names best hospitals for maternity care

U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings on Dec. 10.

Hospitals buck 'deteriorating' outlook: Fitch's 2025 expectations

Things are looking up for U.S. nonprofit hospitals and health systems headed into 2025.

Vandalia Health launches telecardiology service for rural patients

Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Heart & Vascular Center has launched a new telecardiology service in partnership with the system’s Webster Springs, W.Va.-based Webster Memorial Hospital.

AdventHealth names hospital CEO

Andrew Santos was appointed president and CEO of AdventHealth North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, Fla.

5 physicians joining the Trump administration

As President-elect Donald Trump begins assembling his cabinet and administration, several physicians are among the candidates for leadership positions. 

5 anesthesia groups, partnerships to know

Here are five new anesthesia groups, partnerships and acquisitions for ASC leaders and physicians to know: 

Experts torn on Ozempic microdosing

There is growing interest in microdosing weight loss drugs like Ozempic, with some users reporting positive results despite limited evidence and mixed opinions from experts, The New York Times reported Dec. 5. 

Former Northern Arizona Healthcare CEO dies

William (Bill) Bradel, former president and CEO of Flagstaff-based Northern Arizona Healthcare, died Nov. 13 after a decade-long struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, according to his obituary published by the Capital Gazette.

Mayo Clinic CIO retires

Cris Ross, CIO of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, has retired, according to a health system spokesperson.