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Travel nurses who saw pay slashed fight back with lawsuits

The number of traveling nurses boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now many find their wages slashed to 50 percent or less upon renewal. Traveling nurses are fighting back with lawsuits claiming the companies are using “bait-and-switch” tactics, N…

Valley Medical Group names new chief medical officer

Dr. Puneeta Sharma has been named chief medical officer of Valley Medical Group, part of Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System.

26 women CEOs of hospitals and health systems to know

Women are increasingly taking on the top executive positions at hospitals and health systems across the U.S., bringing an important perspective to the organization.

Free virtual course cross-trains nurses fast to help in pediatric departments 

A new virtual course to assist in cross-training non-pediatric nurses so they can help colleagues manage the surge in severe respiratory cases in children is now available for free from the Children’s Hospital Association and American Association of Cr…

Hospitals suffer setbacks from Winter Storm Elliott 

Weather that snarled up travel for many Americans over the holidays also interfered with power and water, with problems spilling over to affect hospital operations. 

14 new joint-venture ASC updates

Here are 14 joint-venture ASC deals Becker’s has reported since Oct. 18:

'Hospitals are bursting at the seams': 5 physicians on the effects of the respiratory virus surge

About three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the word “surge” may fall on deaf ears. 

Aetna in the headlines: 18 updates in 60 days

Here are 18 stories Becker’s has covered about Aetna and its parent company, CVS Health, since Oct. 11: 

Wellstar set to acquire another Georgia health system

Augusta (Ga.) University Health System signed a letter of intent to join Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System.

3 ways to boost physician recruiting, per the AMA

Physicians, administrators and CEOs alike are recognizing the importance of recruiting — and retaining — staff.