Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Hospital canceled surgeries on Nov. 17; patients were called and informed that the hospital’s technology was “down,” GoLocalProv reported Nov. 17.
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Catholic Health System suffers credit rating downgrade
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health System had its credit rating downgraded and is in danger of defaulting on its covenants, Moody’s said Nov. 17.
Nebraska hospital CEO resigns
John Mentgen has resigned as president and CEO of Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Regional West Health Services, the parent company of Regional West Medical Center.
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:
