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Why 'cocreation' is the No. 1 word for Care New England's workforce in 2025

At Providence, R.I.-based Care New England, Cynthia Ring, executive vice president and chief people officer, is setting the stage for a strong 2025 with a clear focus on empowering employees by fostering a thriving organizational culture to shape the f…

5 numbers on prior authorization in 2024

Here are five numbers for ASC leaders and physicians to know about prior authorization in 2024:

3 CEOs on what healthcare isn't talking about enough

Hospital and health system CEOs have a lot on their minds as their organizations face industry pressures. While various topics are discussed among executives, there are some they point to as primed for greater discussion.

TidalHealth to combine with Maryland hospital

Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth and Berlin, Md.-based Atlantic General Hospital have signed a letter of intent to combine their organizations.

Quorum Health eyes deal to operate Oregon hospital: 5 things to know

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health and Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Ore., have signed a letter of intent to partner.

Providence South Division CFO aims to visit all 17 Hospitals in 1 year

Shelby Arveson, CFO of Providence South Division, part of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, discovered her passion for healthcare during a college internship in hospice care, and healthcare has been her career home ever since. Over the last 20 years, she…

Outpatient pharmacy costs outpace total spend by 52%

Historically viewed as cost centers, hospitals and health systems are increasingly identifying their pharmacy departments as “revenue engines,” according to Vizient. 

FDA slow to address concerns in wake of drug recalls: Report

A series of recalls from India-based company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has raised concerns about the safety of drugs manufactured overseas and the FDA’s role in ensuring public safety, ProPublica reported Dec. 12. 

New trial ordered in Temple Health's $45M malpractice case

A Philadelphia judge ordered a new trial in a $45 million malpractice case against Temple Health on Dec. 5, calling the jury’s original verdict in August “exorbitant.” The case involves a patient who suffered brain damage after aspirating food followin…

GLP-1 barriers begin to break down

Barriers to accessing GLP-1 medications are beginning to break down as drug manufacturers, insurers, and lawmakers look to expand availability, lower costs, and address continued high demand.