Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health has named Robert Blenderman president of Greenwich (Conn.) Hospital and executive vice president of the health system, effective March 3.
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Texas GI named state's 1st master endoscopist
Prabhleen Chahal, MD, has become the first practitioner in Texas to be named a master endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
How Cleveland Clinic's geriatric ED model reduced admissions 42%
Cleveland Clinic’s geriatric emergency department model led to an overall reduction in admissions of older ED patients of 42%, and reduced the odds of admission for older ED observational patients by 73%.
15 defining healthcare trends and challenges
1. Healthcare has a big supply and demand problem. Demand for healthcare continues to exceed the number of physicians, nurses and allied healthcare providers available in what is one of the most pressing math problems of our time.
The states forecasted to be most affected by Trump tariffs
While President Donald Trump postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.
Longitude Health initiative to tackle complex billing challenges
Longitude Health, a new innovation consortium featuring four major health systems, is launching a financial experience initiative focused on “revolutionizing the patient experience.”
5 hospital closures in a week
Twenty-five hospitals reportedly shuttered in 2024, up from 14 in 2023. So far in 2025, Becker’s has reported on seven hospital closures, five of which were announced in the last week:
Trump's FTC nominee vows to focus on noncompetes
Mark Meador, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the third Republican seat on the five-member Federal Trade Commission, recently told a Senate panel that the agency will focus on technology regulation and noncompete agreements in employment contra…
7 anesthesia legislation updates in 2025
Since the beginning of 2025, lawmakers in several states have proposed legislation to address anesthesia reimbursement policies and regulations for certified registered nurse practice regulations.
Washington hospital names chief nurse
Tammy Needham, DNP, has been named chief nursing officer at Pullman (Wash.) Regional Hospital. She will step into the role in March, according to a Feb. 24 news release.
