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New York hospital CEO resigns

Emily Mastaler is stepping down as CEO of River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, N.Y.

The strategies that dropped vacancy rates at 10 systems

In the midst of staff shortages, health systems and healthcare groups have become more creative and focused on retention strategies.

Exec convicted of insider trading over $1.6B Medtronic deal

Doron Tavlin, a former executive at Mazor Robotics, has been convicted of insider trading related to the device company’s $1.6 billion acquisition by Medtronic.

Where 'the rich are getting richer'

In a number of U.S. cities — particularly those on the West Coast — wealth has been multiplying. 

How to close the research gap in women's leading cause of death: Viewpoint

In 1912, a researcher described cardiovascular disease in men. It was not until 1928, however, that the same researcher wrote another paper showing women also suffered from the disease. This is one example of how research into and treatments for heart …

Pharmacist explores delivering vaccines directly to white blood cells

Delivering vaccines directly into the body’s immune cells could make the preventions even more effective, according to new research from a pharmaceutical scientist and professor at West Virginia University in Morgantown.

New York governor dedicates added $100M for SUNY Downstate transformation

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 30-day budget amendments have allotted up to $300 million for a capital investment as part of the transformation plan for University Hospital at Downstate, part of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, along with an ad…

Texas system breaks ground on $450M hospital

San Antonio-based University Health broke ground on a $450 million community hospital Feb. 21, marking its second new hospital project since the start of 2024. 

RWJBarnabas names chief people officer

Lynda Markoe was named chief people officer of West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health.

10 health systems, hospitals seeking chief medical officers

Below are 10 hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have posted job listings seeking chief medical officers: