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UM Capital Region Health taps Joel Sandler as chief nursing officer

Largo, M.D.-based University of Maryland Capital Region Health tapped Joel Sandler, BSN, RN, for chief nursing officer and senior vice president.

MyMichigan Health taps Dr. Paul Berg as CMO

Midland-based MyMichigan Health named Paul Berg, MD, chief medical officer. He succeeds Lydia Watson, MD, who will step into her role as president and CEO of the health system Dec. 1. 

Wexner’s 820-bed hospital project grows by $85M

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus has been approved by its board for an $85 million increase to its new inpatient hospital project budget. 

Making the most of sign on bonuses, per a physician finance consultant

If used right, a signing bonus can be a significant asset for young physicians, a finance expert told the American Medical Association in a Nov. 17 article. 

85 healthcare leaders’ workplace predictions for 2023

About half of healthcare leaders think COVID-19 will be “resolved” in 2023, and they are more focused on growth than cost-cutting, according to a recent survey shared with Becker’s. 

Tulane plans $600M redevelopment of abandoned hospital

Charity Hospital in New Orleans has sat vacant for 17 years. Now, Tulane University plans to give it new life as the core of its downtown medical school, CBS affiliate WWL reported Nov. 16. 

5 federal healthcare updates

From addressing physician pay cuts to rising flu cases, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 7:

Harvard’s Dr. Alexa Kimball talks mentorship, balancing roles and toppling barriers women face

Alexa Kimball, MD, is a renowned leader at Harvard Medical School — and her excellence has been recognized in more than one department.

Luminis Health CEO Tori Bayless doesn’t take herself too seriously

Growing up as one of four children, Tori Bayless learned the value of humor.

11 recent health system innovation moves

Health systems have been busy launching innovation initiatives and making investments in tech and spinoff companies this year.