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Make America Healthy Again: 6 healthcare positions of RFK Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead HHS under President Donald Trump’s second term, brings a range of healthcare positions that could directly and indirectly influence public health, pharmaceuticals and health systems. 

Meet the woman piloting Trump's small business agenda

President-elect Donald Trump has added to his feature cabinet through the nomination of former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration, according to a Dec. 4 report from CNN.

Departing Wisconsin system CEO's key peer leader lessons

During his six years as president and CEO of Manitowoc, Wis.-based Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Scott McConnaha has overseen significant strides in systemizing the organization.

Anesthesiologists per capita in 30 states

Massachusetts has the highest number of anesthesiologists per capita out of any state at 26.78 anesthesiologists for every 100,000 residents. 

Indiana U forms physician training partnership

Indiana (Pa.) University of Pennsylvania has partnered with Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa., to form a college of osteopathic medicine at the university.

North Carolina hospital names new president

Todd Hickey, chief strategy officer of Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health, will assume a new role Jan. 1.

Alabama cardiology group suffers data breach: 6 things to know

Cardiology Associates of Mobile (Ala.) recently experienced a data breach, according to a Dec. 4 news release from data breach law firm Strauss Borrelli.

New Jersey hospital names CEO

David Hughes, president of Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, N.J., has also taken on the role of CEO, effective Dec. 1.

Avera hospital CEO to retire

Doug Ekeren, regional president and CEO of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D., will retire in May after a 39-year healthcare career.

Memorial Health's CFO on the system's $100M turnaround

Springfield-based Memorial Health reported an operating income of $29.5 million (1.8% operating margin) in fiscal 2024, an improvement from an operating loss of $74 million (-4.8% margin) in fiscal 2023, according to its Nov. 26 financial report.