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Lawmakers propose bill to shore up supply chains

A group of senators has reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening American supply chains. 

New Mexico hospital names new CEO

Helen Ballantyne has been appointed CEO of Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., effective March 1.

Ransomware attack hits New York blood supplier

New York Blood Center Enterprises, one of the largest blood suppliers in the U.S., is working to recover from a ransomware attack that disrupted its IT systems.

A vital safeguard for West Virginia's health care system is the certificate of need program

As debates rage about health care regulation, West Virginia’s Certificate of Need (CON) law has come under increased scrutiny, but the reality is this program plays an important role in helping ensure access to care for all West Virginians. Critics arg…

Rare bird flu strain raises potential of spread: 5 things to know

A newly identified strain of bird flu, H5N9, discovered at a California duck farm, has prompted concerns about the possibility of a larger outbreak, The Washington Post reported Jan. 29.

Cleveland Clinic rejects RFK Jr.'s statement on AI nurse

Cleveland Clinic has not developed an AI nurse, contrary to a claim made by President Donald Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Jan. 29.

Encompass taps regional president for 20 hospitals

Craig Funk has been named president of Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health’s Southwest region, which includes 20 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Texas.

How UVM Health Network's CEO stays on top of the new White House

University of Vermont Health Network President and CEO Sunny Eappen, MD, is monitoring the potential changes from the new Trump administration “with a lot help.” 

Mass General Brigham hospital names president, COO

Kevin Whitney, DNP, RN, was appointed president and COO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Mass., part of Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham.

Why Yale New Haven is having 'frank' conversations' about MA

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health is taking a proactive approach in navigating the complexities of Medicare Advantage, while strengthening provider partnerships and fostering leadership within the system.