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Prime completes purchase of 8 Illinois hospitals

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has completed its acquisition of eight St. Louis-based Ascension hospitals in Illinois. 

University Hospitals' 'win-win' approach to housing and health

Cleveland-based University Hospitals views the entire community as its patient, Heidi Gartland, chief community and government affairs officer, told Becker’s. This is why the system is expanding into housing.

The learning agenda guiding a Lifepoint hospital CEO

Rhee Perry, BSN, RN, has approached every leadership transition in his career by developing a learning agenda, including his recent move to CEO of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg.

Inside IU Health's nursing culture transformation

In October, the American Nurses Foundation launched a free program, in partnership with the  United Health Foundation, aimed at transforming workplace culture to address nurse mental health. 

Vaccine meeting cancellation draws concerns: 5 respiratory illness updates

The CDC reported that acute respiratory illness levels remain moderate across the U.S., with influenza-related emergency department visits still high, RSV visits at moderate levels and COVID-19 visits considered at low levels. 

HHS aims to rescind public comments

HHS has shared plans to revoke a policy March 3 that requires public notice and comment for certain agency management areas.

PAC plans to elect 100 physicians to Congress by 2030

Political action group 314 Action, a national grassroots organization that works to elect Democrats with science and medical backgrounds, has launched a campaign to elect 100 physicians to state offices and Congress by 2030. 

What healthcare supply chain leaders learn before they can 'run'

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace digital innovation, artificial intelligence continues to play an increasingly pivotal role in helping to optimize supply chain operations. 

American Board of Medical Specialties rejects cardiovascular board

The American Board of Medical Specialties has denied the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine’s request to create an independent board for cardiology. 

7 reasons physicians are avoiding leadership roles

As a shortage of physicians persists across the U.S. and physician satisfaction buckles under increased administrative burdens and other job pressure, some leaders find that physicians are less present in healthcare leadership roles.