Category: ROOT

CVS makes new leadership appointments

CVS Health has announced two key leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance pharmacy and wellness services.

The CommonSpirit region that 'remains challenged'

California was CommonSpirit’s top-performing market in terms of margins in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (the three months ending Sept. 30) but the Chicago-based system’s South region, which includes Texas and Kentucky, “remains challenged,” Be…

RWJBarnabus names chief pediatric surgeon

New Brunswick, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health named pediatric surgeon Steven Stylianos, MD, as system director for pediatric surgery and surgeon-in-chief at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Duke Regional names interim president

Jason Carter has been named interim president and COO of Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, N.C., according to a Dec. 2 post on his LinkedIn page.

What's going on with prior authorization?

Here are three recent updates on prior authorization for ASC physicians and leaders to know:

GLP-1s and heart outcomes: 5 recent findings

With deaths from obesity-related heart disease reportedly increasing by 180% over the past 20 years, more research is being done to learn how GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound can address outcomes in cardiovascular health…

Missouri system CEO transition on hold

Tom Keller will no longer assume the role of president and CEO of Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System, the organization confirmed. The system announced in September that he would take on the position on Dec. 1.

Atrium Health apologizes to patient portal users: 5 notes

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has apologized to users of its patient portal for potentially transmitting their data to Big Tech companies.

Nurse navigation's 'vital role' takes center stage at White House

Janelle Garcia, BSN, RN, of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, spoke about the role of nurse navigation in cancer care during a Nov. 21 event at the White House.

What's going on with prior authorization?

Here are three recent updates on prior authorization for ASC physicians and leaders to know: