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Oklahoma rural emergency hospital launches $13M renovation project

Perry (Okla.) Memorial Hospital, the first rural emergency hospital in Oklahoma, is launching a $13 million facility improvements capital expenditure project, The Journal Record reported Oct. 27.

Healthcare is a hot spot for 'boomerangs'

“Boomerang” employees — those who return to a previous employer after spending time elsewhere — make up a relatively small share of the workforce, but are more prevalent in healthcare than most other industries, according to recent research from Linked…

UMass Memorial sues Steward hospital over nonpayment

UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Group have filed a lawsuit against Boston-based St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center for alleged nonpayment of oncology services, the Worcester Business Journal reported Oct. 27.

The health systems tapping dyad leadership

Health systems are continuously examining strategies to drive operational greatness while ensuring high-quality patient care. For some organizations, a dyad leadership model — which often pairs a clinician with a nonclinical administrative leader for s…

U of Iowa Health to purchase Mercy Iowa City

Having originally failed in its bid to buy Mercy Iowa City hospital, the University of Iowa Health system is now set to take over the bankrupt facility.

20 cities with surging populations

Populations are exploding in the South and Southwest, according to a Oct. 25 study from SmartAsset. 

LA Kings, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles expand partnership

The NHL’s Los Angeles Kings extended its partnership with Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and announced a new donation of $1 million to the hospital.

6 CFOs-turned-CEOs in 2023

Here are six hospital and health system CFOs who were named permanent CEOs in 2023:   

5 exec exits in 2 days

Another wave of executive departures has hit the C-suites of hospitals and health systems. 

FDA approves Eli Lilly's ulcerative colitis drug

Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced Oct. 26 that Omvoh, its ulcerative colitis medication, has received approval from the FDA.