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The staff needs hospitals didn't expect

Amid systems ramping up their retention strategies has come an increased focus on improving the work environment. In some cases, this means tweaking the small things.

A growing battleground for health systems

As healthcare continues to shift outpatient, hospitals and health systems are increasingly acquiring urgent care centers to strengthen their market positions and meet rising demand for convenient, cost-effective care. 

Physicians depart Florida medical group amid 'restructuring'

Tallahassee (Fla.) Primary Care Associates, a nearly 40-provider group, is undergoing significant “restructuring and changes,” leading to the departure of several physicians and the closure of certain ancillary services, according to a Jan. 29 news rel…

10 priorities for healthcare CEOs in 2025

Healthcare CEOs are prioritizing collaboration, health equity and workforce development in 2025, according to insights from executive search firm WittKieffer, as outlined in a Feb. 5 article. 

Legacy Health nurses vote to unionize

Nurses at Legacy Emanuel, Randall Children’s Hospital, and Good Samaritan Hospital, all part of Portland, Ore.-based Legacy Health, have voted to join the Oregon Nurses Association.

Lifepoint Arkansas hospital taps CEO

Char Boulch, DNP, has been named CEO of Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Ark., effective Feb. 17.

Texas Health Resources taps chief nurse

Texas Health Resources has named Julie Balluck, DNP, MSN, RN, as its next chief nurse executive, effective Feb. 23. 

Alabama hospital names new CEO

Michael James has been appointed CEO of Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, Ala., effective Feb. 10.

What separates good from great? Memorial Health's incoming CEO on the key difference

Mandy Eaton, PhD, will become president and CEO of Springfield, Ill.-based Memorial Health April 1, succeeding Ed Curtis, who is retiring after a 50-year career with the organization.

Why University Hospitals is investing $3M in housing: 5 notes

Cleveland-based University Hospitals is investing $3 million in a multi-family housing development aimed at providing affordable rents as part of its community health strategy.