The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Dec. 24:
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Dismantling Rural Access: MA Plans terminate rural healthcare providers, force patients to drive further for care, and then retain higher payments intended to support local access to healthcare
As rural Medicare Advantage (MA) expansion grows, more insurers are terminating local providers from their networks and requiring rural seniors to travel much longer distances for care. Critics say these changes provide a hidden windfall for MA plans w…
How COVID-19 disrupted cancer care: 4 notes
Cancer screening declined 39% globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published Jan. 2 in Nature.
Where ROI is taking a backseat for health system C-suites
Among healthcare C-suites, return on investment is often a critical part of discussions surrounding new technology. But when it comes to ambient clinical documentation, the calculus transcends immediate financial gains.
New York system taps CEO from Kansas
Jeff Perry, MSN, has been named CEO of Warsaw, N.Y.-based Wyoming County Community Health System, effective Jan. 1.
5 health system CEO transitions planned for 2025
Over the past year, health systems across the U.S. have announced leadership transitions planned for 2025.
15 'neediest' cities
Detroit is the neediest city in the U.S., according to a recent analysis from WalletHub.
Cleveland Clinic plans new cancer center in $200M project
Cleveland Clinic submitted plans to the city for approval of a $200 million Fairview Hospital expansion project, including the addition of a new, nearly 170,000-square-foot cancer center, according to a Dec. 12 News 5 Cleveland report.
Jury awards $21M to former Seattle Children's physician in racial discrimination case
On Dec. 23, a jury awarded $21 million to Benjamin Danielson, MD, after determining that Seattle Children’s racially discriminated against him during his tenure as medical director of one of its clinics, according to the Seattle Times. The verdict foll…
Allegheny Health transfers radiation services
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has transitioned radiation therapy services out of the Greensburg, Pa.-based AHN Cancer Institute—Hempfield.
