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Vandalia Health names new medical center CNO

Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health has appointed Diana Landsverk, BSN, RN, to serve as chief nursing officer for the system’s Elkins, W.Va-based Davis Medical Center. 

Luminis Health taps chief human resources officer

Amy Beales has been named chief human resources officer of Annapolis, Md.-based Luminis Health, effective Dec. 1.

Proposal for AI regulation in healthcare draws Republican criticism

Some Republican lawmakers are opposing plans to regulate AI in healthcare, specifically a Department of Health and Human Services proposal to establish assurance labs that would evaluate AI tools, Politico reported Dec. 2.

Proposal for AI regulation in healthcare draws Republican criticism

Some Republican lawmakers are opposing plans to regulate AI in healthcare, specifically a Department of Health and Human Services proposal to establish assurance labs that would evaluate AI tools, Politico reported Dec. 2.

Providence names regional CNO

Providence Swedish North Puget Sound has appointed Mila Sprouse, MSN, RN, to serve as chief nursing officer, according to a Dec. 2 news release sent to Becker’s. 

California system posts $165M annual operating loss, -18.5% margin

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health, a two-hospital system, reported a $165.1 million operating loss (-18.5% margin) for the fiscal year ending June 30, a notable slump from the $29.5 million loss (-3% margin) posted in the previous fiscal year.&nbs…

Virginia system CEO to exit

Mike McDermott, MD, president and CEO of Fredericksburg, Va.-based Mary Washington Healthcare, will depart the two-hospital health system to become president and CEO of Montage Health in Monterey, Calif., according to a Dec. 2 news release shared with …

Aligning the chief human resources officer and CEO

Personnel shortages and staff burnout are among the most pressing workforce challenges hospital CEOs face, highlighting the need for alignment between human resources leadership and the CEO in shaping staff-related initiatives. 

A rising preference for female leadership

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.

A rising preference for female leadership

While the percentage of women leading Fortune 500 companies plateaued after years of steady growth, 2024 saw a notable advancement in women’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 2.