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Former RWJBarnabas Health IT chief named CIO of Pennsylvania health system

Tom Bartiromo was named CIO of West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health on Jan. 19.

8 layoff dos and don'ts

From Las Vegas to Oklahoma, mass layoffs are hitting hospitals and health systems nationwide. And with big-name companies like Microsoft announcing job cuts in bulk, firings are front-of-mind for many leaders. 

South Shore reports slump in overall loss as COVID effects linger

South Weymouth, Mass.-based South Shore Health reported increased operating losses for fiscal 2022 as well as a large overall loss as the system continued to struggle with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

125 health companies named best workplaces for diversity in 2023, per Newsweek

One hundred twenty-five healthcare companies have been named on Newsweek’s best places to work for diversity in 2023. 

Massachusetts files legislation mandating nurse-to-patient ratios

Massachusetts lawmakers are filing legislation this week that would mandate nurse-to-patient ratios — following in the footsteps of Washington and Oregon with a statewide push toward safe staffing. 

Top 100 hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery by state, per Healthgrades

Healthgrades picked 100 hospitals for its “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery” list, released Jan. 17.

18 women making moves in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Jan. 13:

4 ASC chains' 12-year growth breakdown 

United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country, with 410 centers. 

24 new CEOs appointed to top health systems in 2022

Last year, 24 new CEOs were appointed to lead top 150 health systems (by revenue), marking a return to pre-pandemic turnover levels, according to a new report from The Health Management Academy.

Former Cleveland Clinic CEO, UC Davis CEO join digital health company

The former CEO of the Cleveland Clinic, Toby Cosgrove, MD, and David Lubarsky, MD, the CEO of Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health, have joined virtual care company Memora Health as strategic advisers.