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100 great neuro and spine programs | 2024

Becker’s is excited to unveil its list of standout hospitals and health systems recognized for excellence in neuroscience and spine programs.

100 great neuro and spine programs | 2024

Becker’s is excited to unveil its list of standout hospitals and health systems recognized for excellence in neuroscience and spine programs.

Central pharmacy centers: 10 things to know

Health systems are working to streamline operations by centralizing all medication processes in one location: central pharmacy service centers.

Spine's outpatient migration accelerates: 8 notes for ASCs

For several specialists, spine procedures appear to be the next frontier for ASCs. From new technologies to additional minimally invasive procedure options, it is becoming increasingly possible for patients to undergo same-day spinal procedures. 

CMS earmarks $20M for RNs to tackle nursing home staffing shortage

As part of its newly launched Nursing Home Staffing Campaign, CMS is offering eligible nursing homes an opportunity to apply for Financial Incentive Administrator designation. If approved, facilities will receive funding to recruit and retain registere…

Johns Hopkins to break ground on Florida children's hospital: 5 notes

Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine plans to break ground in 2025 on a 56-bed pediatric hospital in Wesley Chapel, Fla.

UChicago cancer center appoints chief clinical officer

UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Mitchell Posner, MD, as chief clinical officer. He will also serve as CCO for the health system’s cancer service line.

US leads world in overdose deaths: CDC

According to the latest CDC Monthly Provisional Drug Overdose Counts report, the U.S. continues to lead the world in overdose fatalities, with more than 100,000 deaths recorded in 2023. 

AI drives boost in healthcare venture capital: Report

Venture capital investment in healthcare increased to $23 billion in 2024, up from $20 billion in 2023, fueled by the rapid adoption of AI technologies, a Jan. 8 report from Silicon Valley Bank found. 

5 recent hospital, health system president exits

Becker’s has recently reported on the following hospital and health system president departures, including retirements and other leadership transitions.