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Cleveland Clinic rebounds with 1.7% margin, but CEO warns of industrywide struggles: 10 things to know

Cleveland Clinic reported an operating income of $276 million (1.7% margin) in 2024, a substantial improvement on the $64 million operating income (0.4% margin) recorded in 2023, according to financial documents published Feb. 28. 

8 drugs now in shortage

Here are eight new drug shortages, according to drug supply databases from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Eye Health America acquires Georgia ASC

Greenville, S.C.-based Eye Health America has acquired an ophthalmology-focused ASC in Georgia. 

Pennsylvania system names regional market president

Josh LaFleur was appointed regional market president for Penn Highlands Healthcare’s southwest region, which includes the hospitals Penn Highlands Connellsville (Pa.) and Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, Pa., according to a March 3 health syst…

Physicians suing their employers: 3 updates in 1 month

From contract disputes to alleged discrimination, legal action has developed involving several physicians against their former employers in the last month.

Beebe taps quality chief

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del., has named Troy Schmit as vice president and chief quality officer.

Beebe taps quality chief

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del., has named Troy Schmit as vice president and chief quality officer.

10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements

From Mount Sinai facing another speed bump in its attempt to close Beth Israel hospital to 17 HCA Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare, here are 10 healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements, and developments that Becker’s has reported since Feb. 20…

Indiana system taps CEO

Steve Baker, president and COO of Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health since August, has been appointed president and CEO, effective April 1.

What's going on with physician pay?

Physician pay has been the subject of recent controversy as yet another year of cuts from CMS adds to ongoing frustration within the physician workforce, a pattern some legislators are trying to halt.