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AdventHealth Illinois hospital names CEO

Dave Tkachuck has been named president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange (Ill.), effective Jan. 6.

Connecticut erases medical debt for 23,000 residents: 4 things to know

Nearly 23,000 Connecticut residents will have some or all of their medical debt eliminated through efforts made by the governor’s office and a nonprofit organization.

CMS rolls out 5-year plan to 'optimize' care delivery

CMS has developed a five-year plan for improving care delivery, with a focus on reducing administrative burden. 

Tenet Florida hospital taps CEO

Tyler Sherrill has been named CEO of Tenet Healthcare’s Florida Coast Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, which is set to open in September 2025.

Ophthalmologist Dr. John Wick dies at 87

John Wick, MD, an ophthalmologist in Butler, Pa., died Dec. 10 at age 87, according to an obituary published Dec. 13 by the Butler Eagle. 

What Gen Z wants from employers

Each new generation entering the workforce brings unique challenges for management, and Generation Z is no exception.

42 hospitals that raised nurse pay in 2024

ASCs are closely monitoring hospital nurse salaries as they compete with the significant financial resources of larger healthcare providers in their markets to attract and retain staff.

10 notable CEO moves in 2024

Among the CEO moves at hospitals and health systems across the U.S. that Becker’s reported in 2024, some stood out for their brief tenures, while others were notable retirements from prominent health systems. Various other moves also piqued interest.&n…

New York governor vetos bill requiring community input on hospital closures

New York Gov. Kathy Houchul on Dec. 13 vetoed the Local Input for Community Hospitals Act, a bill that would have strengthened community involvement in hospital closure decisions. 

Tariffs to create 'inefficiencies' in medical supply chain

Several health systems are bracing for anticipated tariffs proposed by the second Trump administration.