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Rhode Island system settles alleged worker pay violations for $1.9M

Providence, R.I.-based Care New England Health will pay $1.9 million in back wages and damages to 853 workers who were not properly compensated for working through breaks during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a settlement announced Jan. 3 by the U…

Indiana hospital CEO to retire

Rob McLin plans to retire in January 2026 as president and CEO of Good Samaritan in Vincennes, Ind.

Florida system taps president for new hospital

Joe Delatorre, CEO of Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, has been appointed president of a new Orlando Health hospital in Wesley Chapel, Fla., scheduled to open in 2026.

4 new healthcare laws in 2025

Through recently passed ballot initiatives and legislation, states across the U.S. are implementing healthcare and workforce-related changes in 2025.

Most influential drug approvals of 2024: GoodRx

Of the hundreds of drugs that entered the U.S. market in 2024, GoodRx has named 19 of them as the most notable. 

14 recent hospital, health system executive moves

The following hospital and health system executive moves have been shared with or reported by Becker’s since Dec. 24:

Pennsylvania health system to acquire 16th hospital

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Grand View Health in Sellersville, Pa.

Providence asks to renew talks with physicians ahead of strike

Renton, Wash.-based Providence received a strike notice on Dec. 30 from the Oregon Nurses Association, a union that represents nearly 5,000 Providence workers, including physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners. The health system said its lead …

US port workers threaten 2nd strike: 5 things to know

Port workers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are threatening to strike on Jan. 15, as contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, remain stalled over issues of automation and job protections.&nbs…

Providence deploys 'multiple recovery programs' to bolster operations

Renton, Wash.-based Providence, a 51-hospital system, has launched a series of “recover and renew initiatives” to strengthen its core operations and ensure near-term sustainability while delivering on its Destination Health 2025 strategy.