The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network declared Memorial Hermann a “member not in good standing” — its most serious violation — after discovering issues with the hospital’s liver transplant program.
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4 trends to know about physician mortality
Physicians have lower mortality rates compared to the general population, but mortality is still higher for women and Black and Hispanic physicians.
Lawmaker launches probe into Optum clinics in New York following 'decline in care'
A New York congressman is requesting public comment regarding patients’ experiences with Optum-owned medical clinics in the Hudson Valley region following complaints over care quality and accessibility.
'The traditional talent pipeline isn't enough': Johns Hopkins' alternative workforce strategy
Like many systems, Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine is facing a workforce crisis. Unlike other systems, it is addressing the crisis by recruiting from overlooked populations and career paths.
Cottage Health taps new CEO
Scott Wester has been appointed president and CEO of Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Cottage Health, effective April 7.
Christus to lay off 479 from Texas hospital closure
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health filed a Feb. 24 WARN notice for 479 employees at its Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-Medical Center in San Antonio.
Indiana Prime Healthcare hospital taps CFO
Bloomington, Ind.-based Monroe Hospital has named Derek Wood CFO, according to a Feb. 26 post on his LinkedIn page.
37% of hospitals still losing money
Thirty-seven percent of U.S. hospitals are still losing money despite big initiatives to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Kaufman Hall.
Ohio system CEO to retire
Lisa Klenke, RN, CEO of Coldwater, Ohio-based Mercer Health, will retire June 30 after 12 years in the role.
How HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS stacked up in 2024
Three of the four largest publicly traded for-profit hospital operators reported increases in their net income in 2024.
