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Pilot, hospital workers killed in medical helicopter crash in Mississippi

Two crew members who worked for the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the pilot were killed March 10 in an AirCare helicopter crash in northern Madison County, outside Jackson, hospital officials said in a statement.  

Freeman Health System breaks ground on $168M hospital

Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System broke ground on its $168 million Freeman Southeast Kansas Hospital March 7.

HHS probes allegations of workforce discrimination at 4 medical schools

HHS is investigating allegations of workforce discrimination at four unnamed medical schools and hospitals. 

Nashville General names acting leader

Nashville (Tenn.) General Hospital has appointed Chief Nursing Officer Veronica Elders, MSN, RN, as acting manager, effective March 14, according to a March 10 hospital news release shared with Becker’s. The appointment comes in the wake of CEO Joseph …

HCA Healthcare's 'unparalleled' leadership pipeline strategy

HCA Healthcare’s leadership development programs have played a pivotal role in Robert Sabina’s career with the Nashville, Tenn.-based health system.

How Advocate avoided canceling surgeries amid IV shortage

Hurricane Helene devastated communities in the Southeast in September 2024, but Advocate Health Care’s disaster recovery plan allowed the system to weather the floods without canceling appointments.

8 best, worst states to practice, by region

Medscape recently ranked the best and worst states for physicians to practice in by region.

442 top hospitals for patient safety: Healthgrades

Healthgrades recognized 442 hospitals with its 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards released March 11.

4 things systems can't afford to forget amid nurse retirements

Between workforce planning, operational changes and workflow improvements — among other responsibilities — leaders have a lot to remember. But here are a few things leaders told Becker’s that systems can’t forget amid the silver tsunami.

Mount Sinai names chief nursing officer of 2 hospitals

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System has appointed Dianne Aroh, MS, RN, as senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens.