Respiratory virus activity levels are rising in many parts of the country, with 24 states reporting high levels for the week ending Dec. 21, up from 14 the week prior.
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'Never waste a good crisis': The keys behind a Louisiana system's financial comeback
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, a 10-hospital system headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., achieved a $241 million turnaround in fiscal year 2024 under the leadership of CFO Mike Gleason, who told Becker’s the feat was “a total team eff…
Private equity and ASCs in 2024: 5 notes
While many ASCs remain independent, private equity has become an established force in the industry, with notable movements in 2024.
7 things CEOs told Becker's this year that signal where healthcare should go
Healthcare’s future isn’t shaped by sweeping policy changes or shiny new tech alone — it’s in the choices and priorities of the leaders running the systems today.
What 5 executives told Becker's about PTO in 2024
This year, hospital and health system leaders shared insights with Becker’s on their approaches to — and struggles with — using PTO.
White House wants tighter cybersecurity after Salt Typhoon attack
The Biden administration is seeking tighter cybersecurity regulations after the Salt Typhoon hack in October, according to USA Today.
The next health system C-suite obsession
Health system executives spent the last few years building financial stability after the pandemic and adjusting to workforce shifts. Those areas will remain important in 2025, but a new obsession for C-suite executives is emerging. Or, more accurately,…
'Unforeseen staffing issue' pauses cardiac care at Washington system
For six days, a Washington hospital will stabilize certain cardiac patients, such as those experiencing heart attacks, before transporting them to another healthcare facility.
Medicare's $2K drug cap starts Jan. 1
Two-and-a-half years after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, Medicare Part D beneficiaries will soon see an annual cap on medication costs.
Arkansas hospital names CEO
Kory Browning has been named CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale (Ark.), effective Jan. 20.
