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Trinity Idaho hospital names president

Nat’e Guyton, MSN, RN, has been named president of St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, effective Jan. 27.

New York enacts law to protect physicians who prescribe abortion bills out of state

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Feb. 3 aimed at protecting healthcare providers from prosecution in states where abortion is banned, The New York Times reported. 

AdventHealth's AI chief aims to cut through the 'uncertainty' of AI in healthcare

AdventHealth, based in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has appointed Rob Purinton as its first chief artificial intelligence officer, a newly created role aimed at reducing uncertainty around AI while guiding the health system’s overall strategy for using the…

Bankruptcy judge presses Pennsylvania hospital owners to 'pull a rabbit out of the hat'

The future of Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health remains unclear as talks between Prospect Medical Holdings and the Pennsylvania attorney general over transferring Crozer to a nonprofit group recently hit a wall, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The 'true north' for a Methodist Texas hospital as it nears day 1

When the $237 million Methodist Celina (Texas) Medical Center opens in 2025, it will be the city’s first hospital and third-largest employer.

HCA Texas hospital names new COO

Michael D’Souza has been promoted to COO of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (Texas), effective Feb. 2.

New Jersey system names chief human resources officer

June-Ann Garafano has been appointed vice president and chief human resources officer of New Brunswick, N.J.-based St. Peter’s Healthcare System.

The 'win-win' model for hospitals, physician practices

For physicians who might be eyeing a move from employed to independent practice models, the shift can be daunting. 

The 1st obstacle this hospital president is tackling

Wade Hunt will begin his tenure as president of MultiCare Deaconess and Valley hospitals, based in Spokane, Wash., and Spokane Valley, Wash., respectively, Feb. 10. He told Becker’s he is focused on eliminating key chokepoints that slow patient movemen…

Lawmakers approve independent VCU Health CEO role

Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation that makes several changes relating to the board of directors and the CEO of Richmond-based VCU Health.