Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health told city of Fosston, Minn., leaders that the city does not have the authority to unilaterally terminate an agreement allowing the health system to control Fosston Hospital.
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'A pretty ugly picture': Health systems brace for 2025
Hospitals and health systems reported slow margin improvement in 2024, and Fitch expects similar sluggishness in 2025. While some systems are reporting strong balance sheets, others see big financial headwinds in the coming year.
California system labor deal provides 20% pay raise
Members of the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United and hospital board members have approved a new four-year labor contract between the union and Salinas Valley Health Medical Center.
NYC Health + Hospitals name 2 chief medical officers
New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals has appointed chief medical officers to two of the health system’s long-term care facilities.
Allegheny Health Network appoints chief medical officer
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has named Bethany Casagranda, DO, chief medical officer. Dr. Casagranda will also serve as president of Allegheny Clinic, the system’s physician organization.
Why supply chain resilience remains elusive — and what leaders can do about it
In the healthcare supply chain, “resilience” has become a ubiquitous term. It emerged as a critical focus during the COVID-19 pandemic, when hospitals and health systems struggled to procure personal protective equipment, ventilators and medications.&n…
Encompass to expand Maine presence with new hospital: 4 things to know
Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health plans to build a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Bangor, Maine.
HCA Georgia hospital CEO to retire after 17 years
Don Avery, president and CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Ga., will retire on July 3.
Tampa General inks 5-year deal to operate Florida hospital
Tampa General Hospital will operate Lakeside Medical Center under a five-year agreement, a Tampa General spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.
Atrium Health boosts minimum hourly wage
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has shared plans to increase the minimum hourly wage for its North and South Carolina employees to $18.50 an hour, effective Jan. 12.
