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Private equity and ASCs in 2024: 5 notes

While many ASCs remain independent, private equity has become an established force in the industry, with notable movements in 2024.

7 things CEOs told Becker's this year that signal where healthcare should go

Healthcare’s future isn’t shaped by sweeping policy changes or shiny new tech alone — it’s in the choices and priorities of the leaders running the systems today. 

What 5 executives told Becker's about PTO in 2024

This year, hospital and health system leaders shared insights with Becker’s on their approaches to — and struggles with — using PTO.

White House wants tighter cybersecurity after Salt Typhoon attack

The Biden administration is seeking tighter cybersecurity regulations after the Salt Typhoon hack in October, according to USA Today.

The next health system C-suite obsession

Health system executives spent the last few years building financial stability after the pandemic and adjusting to workforce shifts. Those areas will remain important in 2025, but a new obsession for C-suite executives is emerging. Or, more accurately,…

'Unforeseen staffing issue' pauses cardiac care at Washington system

For six days, a Washington hospital will stabilize certain cardiac patients, such as those experiencing heart attacks, before transporting them to another healthcare facility. 

Medicare's $2K drug cap starts Jan. 1

Two-and-a-half years after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, Medicare Part D beneficiaries will soon see an annual cap on medication costs. 

Arkansas hospital names CEO

Kory Browning has been named CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale (Ark.), effective Jan. 20.

The top succession planning strategies from 2024

There was no shortage of notable C-suite transitions in 2024. 

Missouri hospital names new COO

Dana Anderson, MSN, RN, was named COO of Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville (Mo.), effective Feb. 1.