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White House unveils precision surgery program

The White House is launching a program to help surgeons remove cancerous tumors more accurately to improve patient outcomes. 

More systems overhaul COO role

On July 27, two health systems reported they were nixing the chief operating officer role, adding to a growing list of C-suites reevaluating the position. 

Regulators approve OSF takeover of shuttered Illinois hospital

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare received approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for a certificate of application to takeover shuttered Spring Valley, Ill.-based St. Margaret’s Health.

Hospitals looks to minimize 3rd party cyber risk

After a series of data breaches resulting from third-party MOVEit software, industry group Health 3rd Party Trust Initiative is getting together with hospitals to crack down on vendor breaches.

The 15 happiest nurse jobs

Outpatient case managers and office nurses are some of the best jobs in nursing based on happiness, according to Nursing Process.

NewYork-Presbyterian leader moves to Connecticut hospital

New Canaan, Conn.-based Silver Hill Hospital tapped Mark Russ, MD, as chief medical officer.

Essentia, Marshfield Clinic to form 25-hospital system in Midwest

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have signed an integration agreement to form a 25-hospital regional health system across four states.

8 hospital, health system CEO exits in July

Hospital CEO turnover has slowed recently — although it’s still higher than it was in 2022. 

UNM hospital taps COO

University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho has named Adrian Larson chief operating officer, the Rio Rancho Observer reported July 26. 

Kansas hospital names CEO

Cathy Pimple, DNP, RN, has been promoted from chief administrative officer to CEO of Newman Regional Health in Emporia, Kan., according to the Emporia Gazette.