Benjamin Anderson is headed to the helm of Hutchinson (Kan.) Regional Healthcare System — but not without precautions in place, he shared via LinkedIn.
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5 systems selling their labs
Health systems in Oregon, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York have been unloading their lab assets as they deal with financial difficulties.
Uptake of RSV drugs spikes early
The fill rate of antibiotics for bacterial infections from respiratory syncytial virus surpassed the previous season’s trend, indicating an unusually early RSV season.
American Hospital Association: Medicare Advantage denials jump 56%
Medicare Advantage and commercial claims denials have spiked across the country, leaving hospitals increasingly financially strapped, according to research published Nov. 17 by the American Hospital Association and Syntellis.
St. Jude hospital surpasses $1B fundraising goal
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reached $1 billion in fundraising, the Memphis, Tenn.-based hospital confirmed to Becker’s Nov. 21.
Ascension nurses plan management face-off
Registered nurses at Ascension locations in Kansas and Texas are planning to “march on management” Nov. 22 to confront hospital administration amid contract negotiations.
Surgeons raise concerns about Ozempic, other GLP-1s
Surgeons and health system leaders are voicing concerns about the unknown long-term risks of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Saxenda.
Advocate Health posts $721M bottom line gain
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health posted operating income of $79.4 million in the first nine months of 2023, according to its Nov. 20 financial report.
Kansas health system names CEO
Hutchinson (Kan.) Regional Healthcare System has named Benjamin Anderson president and CEO, JC Post reported Nov. 21.
Texas system names chief nursing officer
Medical City Health has named Emily Sneed, MSN, RN, as the chief nursing officer of its Lewisville, Texas, medical center.
