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What 219 executives told Becker's about leadership this year

Hospital and health system CEOs lead organizations that deliver critical patient care and drive innovation. This year, 219 healthcare executives took time to share their thoughts on healthcare leadership with Becker’s. 

UC Davis Health releases documentary

 
UC Davis Health has released a new documentary chronicling a family’s journey from Taiwan to Northern California to enroll their 2-year-old son in a clinical trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

HCA pulls zoning application for Virginia ASC

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has withdrawn the zoning application for its planned Middle Virginia Surgicenter in Hanover, Va., after a lengthy certificate-of-need approval process, Richmond Biz Sense reported Dec. 19. 

Sentara Health taps new CFO

Hampton Roads, Va.-based Sentara Health has appointed Melinda Hancock executive vice president and CFO, effective Jan. 1. 

Merck enters $2B licensing deal for weight loss drug

Merck has entered into a global licensing agreement with Chinese biopharmaceutical company Hansoh Pharma to develop an oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, HS-10535. 

GI practices keep getting bigger: 4 moves in 1 week

Four gastroenterology groups have announced plans to add providers or expand locations in the last week. 

Pharmacist sues HCA after firing over LinkedIn post

A pharmacist is suing Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare after she was fired over a LinkedIn post.

Johns Hopkins Medicine CEO: 'Bring the joy back to medicine'

One year after Theodore DeWeese, MD, assumed permanent leadership of Johns Hopkins Medicine, he remains focused on enhancing patient care and bringing care closer to home.

Fatal work injuries in healthcare: 4 findings

In 2023, private industry employers reported 5,283 fatal work injuries — down 3.7% from 5,486 in 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Dec. 19.

42% of Americans oppose Trump tariff plans

While over 50% of Americans are “comfortable and prepared to support” the majority of President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, few are supportive of his anticipated tariff policies.