TriStar Hendersonville (Tenn.) Medical Center has named Lauren Kane, BSN, RN, as chief nursing officer, according to a Jan. 30 news release.
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CDC restores some purged healthcare files
The CDC has begun restoring some of the files it had recently purged from its website, following some criticism from the medical community and the public, The New York Times reported Feb. 3.
Tariffs on China threaten could drive up drug costs, exacerbate shortages: 5 notes
The recent imposition of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports is expected to raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S. and worsen ongoing drug shortages, NBC News reported Feb. 3.
Former MetroHealth CEO sues for alleged discrimination
Airica Steed, EdD, RN, who was terminated as president and CEO of Cleveland-based MetroHealth in August, has filed a lawsuit against the health system, three board members and four executives, alleging discrimination, retaliation and defamation.
Illinois system taps new CEO
Mandy Eaton, PhD, was appointed president and CEO of Springfield, Ill.-based Memorial Health, effective April 1.
Alabama hospital files for bankruptcy
Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital and Clinic has sought Chapter 11 protection to allow the facility to implement financial restructuring and reorganize operations.
Highmark Health IT subsidiary cuts 207 jobs
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health’s information technology subsidiary, enGen, has laid off 207 employees as part of an effort to streamline operations and cut costs, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Jan. 31.
Dartmouth Health assumes control of behavioral hospital
New Hampshire state officials have finalized a public-private partnership agreement with Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Health for the operation of Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility.
The most 'overrated' and 'underrated' CEOs, per executives
Fortune has released the results of its cross-industry survey of business executives who voted on the “most underrated” and “most overrated” CEOs.
HHS probes antisemitism allegations at 4 medical schools
HHS has launched investigations into four medical schools following alleged antisemitic incidents during their graduation ceremonies last year, the agency said in a statement Feb. 3.
