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Walgreens revises outlook after profits slip

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a profit of $118 million for the latest quarter; a year earlier, the healthcare disruptor recorded a profit of $289 million. 

ChristianaCare names COO

Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare has promoted its interim chief operating officer, Richard Cuming, EdD, MSN, RN, to the permanent position. 

'The digital health landscape has gotten crowded': How Ochsner Digital Medicine stands out

A study found that Ochsner Digital Medicine can save members up to $2,200 a year through its remote chronic disease management.

Great hospitals in America | 2023

Becker’s is thrilled to release the 2023 edition of its “Great hospitals in America” list. 

California system, nurses reach agreement with 'historic' pay increase

Members of Professional Resource for Nurses have approved a tentative agreement with Mountain View, Calif.-based El Camino Health. 

Joint Commission launches equity certification for hospitals

The Joint Commission has launched a voluntary Health Care Equity Certification Program, which will be open by application to all of its accredited hospitals as well as critical access hospitals beginning July 1. 

4 board members retire from Tower Health

Four long-standing members of West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health’s board of directors will retire at the end of June. 

Viewpoint: Future pharmacists will fill care gaps, take on more leadership roles

The pharmacists of tomorrow will be “stepping into the gap where physicians have previously operated,” Steve Martin, PharmD, dean of Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy in Ada, said in a June 26 release. 

Avera Health looking at restructuring about $80M of its bonds

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health said it is exploring various options related to “tendering, purchasing, refinancing or restructuring” some or all of its 2019B bonds.

Former physician sues HCA for libel

A gynecologic oncologist has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Hospital, and associated entities, alleging they made a premature report that hindered his future employment opportunities.