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3 CFO moves in 1 week

Here are three hospital and health system CFO moves that Becker’s has covered since Dec. 5:

California CRNA group taps new board of directors

The California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology elected a new board of directors during its annual fall meeting held Oct. 26-27 in Newport Beach, Calif. 

Will Dr. Oz's financial ties affect his CMS nomination?

Mehmet Oz, MD, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for CMS administrator, is facing scrutiny for his deep financial ties in the industry. 

How 8 ASC leaders are bracing for upcoming supply tariffs

Several health systems are bracing for potential supply challenges heading into a new presidential term. 

Why 5 ASCs closed in 2025

Becker’s has reported on more than five ASC closures so far in 2024. 

HHS extends COVID vaccine liability protection through 2029

HHS has extended liability protections for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and diagnostic tests under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act through Dec. 31, 2029.

Renowned Philadelphia physician dies at 89

Edward Viner, MD, retired acting chief of medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and chief of medicine emeritus at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J., died of acute myeloid leukemia at his home Dec. 1, according to a Dec. 10 obituary…

Kaiser Permanente's biggest deals in 2024

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, a major employer of physicians, has inked major deals in 2024, expanding its reach in several states. 

19 anesthesiologists in the headlines

Here are 19 anesthesiologists who have made Becker’s headlines in the last month:

Massachusetts General Hospital gets $100M for new cancer facility

Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital has received a $100 million gift from Herb Chambers, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, to support the construction of a new facility that will house the Mass General Cancer Center upon completion.