When Bob Sehring joined Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare 23 years ago, the health system had five hospitals and 8,000 employees. Today, those numbers have grown to 17 and 26,000, respectively.
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Devicemaker recalls potassium chloride injection bags
ICU Medical has issued a nationwide recall for certain lots of potassium chloride injections due to a labeling error.
Thousands of U of California healthcare workers plan 3-day strike
Thousands of University of California healthcare and research professionals plan to strike Feb. 26-28 across multiple campuses and hospitals after eight months of bargaining.
Trial shows promise of mRNA vaccines in treating pancreatic cancer
A recent study found that mRNA-based vaccines may help to delay the recurrence of pancreatic cancer by generating long-lasting immune responses.
Lifepoint taps medical group services CFO
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has named Laura Hinson as medical group services CFO, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
The policy changes ASCA is fighting for in 2025 — and what's at stake
As federal policy updates come out of Washington at a rapid pace under a new presidential administration, ASC leaders and physicians remain watchful of policy shifts and legislation that will directly impact their practices.
Orlando Health to close 298-bed hospital acquired in October
Orlando (Fla.) Health will close Rockledge Hospital and four hospital-based outpatient departments, effective April 22, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker’s.
Dana-Farber names pediatric oncology leader
Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, has been named chair of pediatric oncology at Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Top 5 cybersecurity concerns for healthcare in 2025
Ransomware deployments were listed as healthcare executives’ and cybersecurity professionals’ top concern for 2025, according to a Feb. 18 report from Health-ISAC.
100 top critical access hospitals, by state
The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 12.
