Category: ROOT

Sutter Health names chief consumer and brand officer

Jennifer Bollinger was named senior vice president and chief consumer and brand officer for Sutter Health. 

Scott Kelly to retire as leader of Asante Health

Scott Kelly, the president and CEO of Medford, Ore.-based Asante Health, has retired after a  four-month leave of absence for health reasons.

Why gastroenterologists are leaving the field

Whether due to COVID-19 induced changes or a shift in approach to care, many gastroenterologists have chosen not to stick around as the gastroenterology landscape continues to evolve. 

Cash-strapped California hospital outlines path forward

Hollister, Calif.-based Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital reasserted that a strategic partner or the sale of some or all of its facilities to a larger system is the best way for the financially troubled hospital to maintain its current level of services….

Sparrow Health rating placed on credit watch amid concerns over merger with U of Michigan

Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health, which is due to be acquired by the Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health system, has had a series of bonds it holds placed on credit watch amid concern over the eventual outcome of the planned merger, S&P Gl…

How Oschner is leading the curve with universal genome testing for chemo

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health requires genome testing for two cancer drugs, which can determine a patient’s metabolism to provide better patient outcomes. 

128 organizations launching or expanding nursing programs

Here are 128 organizations launching or expanding nursing programs:

Private equity & ASCs: 5 updates

Here are five updates and studies on private equity since Feb. 1:

'We're going to come out of this winning:' Northwell CEO on labor challenges and the system's biggest growth area

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health began 2023 with a low, but positive operating margin, but labor costs are expected to increase again this year on the back of recent union activity in the state. 

Blount Memorial CEO hits back at mayor's call to have U of Tennessee run hospital

Blount (Tenn.) Memorial Hospital CEO Harold Naramore, MD, is accusing Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell of interfering in hospital operations after the mayor proposed Knoxville-based University of Tennessee Medical Center take over operations of the hosp…