David Ziolkowski was appointed president and CEO of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, Calif., effective Feb. 10.
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A vital hospital revenue stream under threat
The 340B drug pricing program is a cornerstone for community-based health systems, allowing them to stretch limited resources and provide essential care to uninsured and underinsured patients. However, the program faces mounting challenges that hospita…
Walgreens' $245M Q1 loss: What ASCs need to know
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a $245 million operating loss in 2025’s first fiscal quarters, the three months ending Nov. 30.
Maine health system sues HHS over withheld Medicare payments
Lewiston, Maine-based St. Mary’s Health System is suing HHS for allegedly unlawfully withholding Medicare payments from the cash-strapped system, Maine Public Radio reported Jan. 14.
New Jersey physician pleads guilty to illegal oxycodone distribution scheme
A Roselle Park, N.J.-based physician has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally distributing oxycodone
Eli Lilly urges pause on drug price negotiations
Eli Lilly is leading a push with other pharmaceutical companies to request a pause in the Biden administration’s drug pricing negotiations, even as officials prepare to release a new list of medications to be targeted for price reductions, Bloomberg re…
The 'luxury of choice' shifts outpatient spine
Outpatient spine procedures have seen explosive growth over the last 10 years — a pattern that could continue as technology rapidly advances in the industry.
New Jersey system taps chief clinical officer
Marlton, N.J.-based Virtua Health has promoted Jennifer Khelil, DO, from chief medical officer to executive vice president and chief clinical officer.
Trump considers 3 leaders for health policy roles: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to select three health policy experts to senior roles at CMS, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post in a Jan. 14 report.
Baylor Scott & White hospital opens expansion project
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock (Texas) has opened an expansion that doubles the hospital’s capacity, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
