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Phoenix Children's launches anesthesiology division

Phoenix Children’s has launched a division of anesthesiology, with physicians Narasimhan Jagannathan, MD, and Amod Sawardekar, MD, serving as division chief and associate division chief, respectively. 

RWJBarnabas closes on $8M property for new ASC

Following four years of negotiations, RWJBarnabas, the parent company of Long Branch, N.J.-based Monmouth Medical Center, has closed on an $8 million facility in Tinton Falls, N.J., that will house an ASC, according to a Dec. 20 report from App. 

97 hospital CEOs exited their roles in 2022

CEO changes at hospitals and health systems climbed 300 percent in November after a slowdown in October, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Overall, the global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm found that 97 hospital CE…

Johns Hopkins Health System lands 'AA-' credit rating

Baltimore.-based Johns Hopkins Health System had its credit ratings affirmed at “AA-” as it continues to perform well and maintain its prominent role in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., markets, Fitch Ratings reported Dec. 19.

Supply chain priorities for 2023: 4 leaders weigh in

After more than two years of disruptions and high demand, supply chain leaders are taking the lessons learned in the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen their supply chain in hopes of preventing issues from resurfacing.

Ascension to consolidate labor and delivery unit of Wisconsin hospital

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee is transitioning its labor and delivery service to other Ascension Wisconsin locations.

VA medical center rebrands to honor veteran

The VA San Diego Medical Center was renamed to honor Latina veteran Jennifer Moreno, CBS 8 reported Dec. 19. 

7 hospitals hit by a cyberattack in the last 30 days

From EHR shutdowns to employees breaching patient records, here are seven health systems that have been affected by a cybersecurity incident since Dec. 1:

Rising Stars: 104 healthcare leaders to know

Emerging leaders in healthcare are focused on accessibility, affordability and boosting the patient experience. They are an impressive group of enthusiastic and inspiring individuals with big goals to shape the future of healthcare delivery.

GAO appoints 7 members to health IT committee

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has appointed seven new members to its Health Information Technology Advisory Committee.