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NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health debuts documentary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health has released a five-minute documentary.

UTHealth Houston taps interim president

LaTanya Love, MD, was appointed interim president of UT Health Science Center at Houston, effective March 1. 

Essentia, U of Minnesota double down on change as Fairview declines to merge

The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and Essentia Health remain committed to their vision of a new, integrated healthcare model for Minnesota, despite Fairview Health Services’ rejection of their proposed $1 billion merger. 

4 hospital CFOs becoming CEOs

Becker’s has reported on four hospitals and health systems that have promoted CFOs to the chief executive role in 2025:

White House to cut 1,300 CDC roles: Report

The White House has directed the layoffs of nearly 1,300 probationary employees at the CDC — around 10% of the agency’s workforce, The Associated Press reported Feb. 14. 

UPMC hospital to close maternity unit

UPMC Cole Hospital, a 25-bed facility in Coudersport, Pa., plans to shutter its three-bed obstetrics unit, effective April 7, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 

Nicklaus Children's partners with Florida International University: 3 notes

Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine have formed an academic affiliation to expand pediatric medical training in the region.

America's priciest health conditions

The cost of healthcare in the U.S. varies dramatically based on condition and geography, with some states spending thousands more per capita than others, according to research published Feb. 14 in JAMA Network. 

Vanderbilt University Hospital chief nurse to retire

Robin Steaban, MSN, RN, will retire in November as chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., after more than 35 years with the health system. 

Aluminum, steel tariffs expected to impact medical devices

The Trump administration’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports is expected to impact the medical device industry.