Category: ROOT

UF Health realigns into 3 regions, names new leaders

Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health has realigned into three geographical areas in Florida and reworked its leadership to help manage patient care programs, services and facility growth. 

64 hospitals with the most ED visits in 2024

According to data gathered by Becker’s, Parkland Health and Hospital System saw the highest number of emergency department visits in 2024.

Baptist Health breaks ground on medical office building, ASC

Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health has broken ground on a new medical office building and a second building that may be turned into a surgery center.

Intermountain opens 7th Utah imaging center

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health subsidiary Tellica Imaging has opened its seventh Utah location in Spanish Fork. 

Sutter names inaugural chief scientific officer

Matthew Solomon, MD, PhD, was appointed as the first chief scientific officer for Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health.

New Orleans hospital nurses begin 2nd strike prior to Super Bowl

Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, began their second strike Feb. 5 at University Medical Center in New Orleans, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.

Florida physician group shuttering services, restructuring amid closure rumors 

Tallahassee (Fla.) Primary Care Associates (TPCA) is undergoing restructuring following multiple physician departures and speculation about potential closure, Tallahassee Democrat reported Feb. 6. 

Trinity Health taps president of 3 New England hospitals

Robert Roose, MD, has been named president of community hospitals for Hartford, Conn.-based Trinity Health of New England, overseeing three acute care hospitals.

Woman reaches tentative settlement in ASC lawsuit

A woman who sued an orthopedic ASC claiming its practices “prioritized profit over care” and retaliation reached a tentative settlement, My News LA reported Feb. 6.

Arizona sues drug firm, alleging scheme to skip Medicaid rebates

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing British drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline over allegations that the company used misleading business practices that put consumers in danger.