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Alabama system taps assistant chief revenue officer

Mobile, Ala.-based USA Health has named Kim Cavitt assistant chief revenue officer, according to a Dec. 10 post on her LinkedIn page. 

135,000 ideas and counting: How UMass Memorial Health drives change

Eric Dickson, MD, embraces a leadership philosophy that is focused on continuous improvement. At its core, his approach centers around a simple yet meaningful question: “What ideas do you have?”

Hospitals' 'credit split' to widen in 2025: Fitch

Elevated inflation, Medicaid expansion, the reinstatement of Medicare sequestration and significant waves of M&A all have intensified a long-term trend of credit divergence, splitting hospitals into stronger and weaker segments, Fitch Ratings said in a…

OhioHealth leader promoted to CHRO

Columbus-based OhioHealth has promoted Tristan Hall to senior vice president and chief human resources officer, according to a Dec. 4 LinkedIn post. 

A 'critical juncture' for pediatric research: What's at stake and how hospitals can help

Like many fields of medicine, pediatric research faces a shortage of physician-scientists, funding and mentorship opportunities. The impact of this shortage could extend far beyond patient care.

ChristianaCare names chief clinical effectiveness officer

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare named Varadarajan Subbiah, MD, chief clinical effectiveness officer.

10 health systems chosen for Alzheimer's fellowship

Ten health systems across the U.S. have been selected to participate in a new care initiative aimed at increasing early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

EPA bans solvents linked to cancer, other diseases

The Environmental Protection Agency has banned two solvents, trichloroethylene and percoethylene, marking a victory for environmental and public health advocates, The New York Times reported Dec. 9. 

Kentucky system raises $125M: 3 things to know

Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health has raised more than $125.8 million in its largest fundraising campaign in the system’s history.

New Mexico system names CEO

Wayne Gillis, RN, was named president and CEO of Gallup, N.M.-based Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services.