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100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs | 2024

Becker’s is proud to announce its 2024 list of hospitals and health systems recognized for excellence in oncology. These institutions have garnered national acclaim for advancing cancer care via their cutting-edge clinical trials and life-changing rese…

WVU Medicine names hospital COO

Duke Rupert has been appointed COO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va., effective Oct. 28.

HCA taps COO for 741-bed Tennessee hospital

Ryan LeMasters has been appointed COO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Maritime supply chain disruptions: 5 notes

The maritime supply chain, which accounts for 80% of global trade volume, is facing several risks from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies. 

2 hospital, system bankruptcies in 1 week

As financial pressures continue across the healthcare industry, more hospitals and health systems are turning to Chapter 11 protection to ensure financial stability and uninterrupted patient care.

The value of virtual care: 5 things to know

Telehealth doesn’t increase the prevalence of low-value care, a new study found.

Amazon vs. Microsoft cloud with Epic: 6 notes

Health systems are beginning to transition their IT organizations to the cloud, with two of the most common options being AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Astrana Health to acquire part of Prospect Health for $745M: 5 things to know

Alhambra, Calif.-based Astrana Health has entered into a $745 million definitive agreement to acquire certain assets and businesses from Los Angeles-based Prospect Health System.

Man gets 2 years in prison for accessing Supreme Court justice's EHR

A former Arlington, Va., resident has been sentenced to two years in prison for breaching the EHR of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Mercy Southeast to become teaching hospital

Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Mercy Hospital Southeast will soon become a teaching hospital, hosting clinical rotations for medical students at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.