Category: ROOT

Broward Health CFO leaves for end-of-life care company

Alexander Fernandez is the new executive vice president and CFO of Vitas Healthcare, a Miami-based provider of end-of-life care. 

Ohio hospital president exits

The president and COO of TriHealth’s Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio, has left his role, the Cincinnati Business Courier reported March 7. 

Illinois hospital to close labor, delivery floor

HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Ill., will temporarily close its labor and delivery floor on March 9, according to WAND News.

Valleywise Health to open 10-story hospital in October

Valleywise Health’s new medical center will open in October, the Phoenix-based health system said March 7.

Oregon Health Authority CFO tapped as interim director

Dave Baden was appointed as the Oregon Health Authority’s interim director effective March 17.

11 health systems with strong finances

Here are 11 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global in 2023. 

Banner Health to close Colorado ASC

Phoenix-based Banner Health’s surgery center in Loveland, Colo., will close March 31, the Loveland Reporter-Herald reported March 7.

Physician sues hospital for allegedly 'squeezing him out of the pain market'

A pain management physician is suing New Martinsville, W.Va.-based Wetzel County Hospital for “squeezing him out of the market,” the West Virginia Record reported Feb. 20.

FDA trims umbrella EUA for surgical masks used in healthcare

The FDA narrowed its umbrella emergency use authorization for disposable, single-use surgical masks used in healthcare on March 6 after more than two years of the EUA prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

51 health companies make Forbes list of best startup employers

Forbes compiled a list of the best startup employers based on employer reputation, employee satisfaction and growth, and 51 health companies made the list.